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Join Moore Kingston Smith as a Part‑Qualified ACA Audit Trainee in the nonprofit sector. This role is based in London, United Kingdom.

Compensation: £30,000 – £42,000 per year.

• Conduct audit fieldwork on behalf of a wide variety of nonprofit clients, with support from the wider audit team.
• Draft recommendations for improvements to clients’ financial systems and controls.
• Attend client meetings with the wider team.
• Assist in planning audits, including reviewing prior year information and preparing lead schedules.
• Prepare financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements.
• Draft corporation tax computations and support tax‑related audit procedures.
• Support the preparation of audit close‑out meeting materials and discussion points.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, including technical and tax departments.
• Help manage client expectations and meet deadlines throughout the audit process.
• Maintain knowledge of all relevant ISA requirements and MKS internal policies in producing audit files.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry accounting/bookkeeping.
• Work with other trainees to deliver assignments and assist them with their personal development.

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having begun or completed professional level papers.
• Have achieved a 2:1 or above from a degree in any discipline. Alternatively, progress to the ACA qualification via an alternative route such as completing AAT Level 4.
• Have obtained at least 112 UCAS points from three A‑Levels, or equivalent qualifications.
• At least 1 year of audit experience and experience of working with non‑profit clients is mandatory.
• Technically competent.
• Experience of Pro‑audit, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, QuickBooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable.
• Excellence in communication, adaptability, and a passion for building relationships and personal development.

For full details of the skills we look for and our trainee programme, please see Early talent | Careers in accountancy – Moore Kingston Smith (mooreks.co.uk).