Audit Trainee

Heathrow | Hybrid | Full-Time | £30,000 - £40,000

A leading mid-tier accountancy firm is looking to welcome a Part-Qualified Audit Trainee into its growing team. Working with a varied client base – from ambitious owner-managed businesses to established medium and large organisations – this is an opportunity to join a firm that values collaboration, breadth of experience, and career development.

The firm’s teams are cross-disciplinary, combining audit, accounts, tax and advisory expertise to provide holistic client solutions. You’ll be joining a supportive group that works closely with Partners and senior leadership, contributing to impactful client work and building experience across multiple sectors.

This is a predominantly audit-focused role, but offers exposure to wider business advisory work, accounts preparation and tax. You’ll be working with businesses of varying sizes and across diverse industries such as property, retail, manufacturing, and more.

• Carrying out audits and accounts assignments for clients across a range of sectors

• Gaining exposure to FRS 102 and IFRS frameworks

• Drafting corporation tax computations and basic financial statements

• Attending client meetings and supporting Partners/Managers with planning and close-out procedures

• Assisting in managing deadlines and maintaining strong client relationships

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members on assignments

• Preparing audit files in line with ISAs and firm procedures

• Contributing to internal innovation and improvement discussions

• Participating in firm-wide and client-focused events or seminars

• Currently studying towards ACA (ICAEW), having completed at least the certificate level exams. 

• Minimum 1 year of audit experience in a UK accountancy practice

• Exposure to accounts and tax is desirable

• Sound understanding of double entry/bookkeeping principles

• Comfortable with software such as CaseWare, CCH, Xero, QuickBooks, Alphatax, Office 365

• Strong communicator with a desire to learn and grow within a collaborative team

• Proactive, commercially aware, and client-focused

• Generous annual leave + 3 days off at Christmas

• Option to buy/sell additional leave

• Hybrid working

• Enhanced family-related leave and support

• Life cover, critical illness, income protection

• Employee referral awards, loyalty bonuses, Perkbox

• Wellbeing initiatives including Digicare+ and EAP

• Cycle to Work, gym memberships, health assessments

• Interest-free tech and office equipment loans

• Community volunteering and charity fundraising schemes

At the heart of the firm’s values is understanding – of clients, colleagues, and the community. With offices across the UK and a strong connection to the global Moore network, this is a team making a difference locally and internationally.

If you're looking to join a team where your development is valued, your voice is heard, and your work makes an impact – this could be the right next step.

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