Part Qualified ACA Audit Trainee

Know Capital; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in London is seeking a Part Qualified ACA Audit Trainee. The role involves audit assignments for non-profit clients, offering career progression and flexible hybrid working. Candidates should be studying for the ICAEW ACA qualification or be AAT Level 4 qualified, with at least a year of audit experience in the UK. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with experience in various auditing software.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification.
• At least 1 year of audit experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience with non-profit clients is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out audit/accounts and related tax assignments.
• Drafting basic corporation tax computations.
• Preparing financial statements in line with standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Technical competence

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

ICAEC ACA qualification or AAT Level 4

Tools

Pro‑audit

CaseWare

CCH Accounts Production

Xero accounting

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Office 365

Job description

Part Qualified ACA Audit Trainee — Know Capital

Our accountancy practice client is recruiting for an ambitious Part Qualified ACA Audit Trainee to join the team at the firm's City of London office. The role will be based in the firm's Non‑Profit team, therefore, previous non‑profit/not for profit audit experience is required.

This is a very successful firm that is enjoying a phase of continued growth and expansion and is looking to build the team with an ACA part‑qualified person, ideally, someone who is nearing qualification.

This renowned firm will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, in line with experience and qualification stage, along with a good benefits package and flexible, hybrid working.

The role will offer career progression and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of accountancy disciplines, and working on a variety of charity, education and trade association and corporate clients. This role will be audit focused while getting exposure to wider business advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out audit/accounts and related tax assignments for clients
• The role requires some on‑site auditing at clients' offices
• Draft basic corporation tax computations
• Prepare financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements
• Assist with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Provide support with drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
• Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development
• Attend client meetings in collaboration with the Manager / Partner
• To attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and to pursue specific areas of interest
• Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
• Assist the team with ad hoc duties to support the overall smooth running of assignments
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the queries and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
• Provide support with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having completed at least all certificate level papers with no more than three failures, or be AAT Level 4 qualified
• At least 1 year of audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice is mandatory, with experience of working with non‑profit clients
• Be technically competent and able to demonstrate a clear understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the audit team across a wide range of sectors
• Experience of Pro‑audit, CaseWare, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, QuickBooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.