TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake audit work to verify financial accuracy for businesses, developing technical and soft skills.
- Study towards a globally recognised ACA or CA qualification, with funded tuition and paid study leave.
- Work in a hybrid model, combining office and home working, with potential client site visits.
- Applications are open to candidates on student visas, with no specific deadline but early application advised.
About the Role
About the Audit Team
Audit ensures the accuracy of financial reports, providing trust for the public, investors, and businesses. The field is rapidly evolving with the integration of AI and technology, expanding the scope of audit work to include AI financial systems. This is an exciting time to join a team shaping the future of audit.
What You'll Do
- Verify the accuracy of financial and business results using established testing methods.
- Investigate how figures are produced and identify discrepancies.
- Develop professional, technical, and communication skills through a comprehensive training program.
- Enhance problem-solving, commercial, digital, and analytical abilities.
- Progress to mentoring others and leading small teams, auditing diverse global businesses.
Audit Practice Groups
- Large & Complex Audit: Focuses on listed companies (corporate and financial services), banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations.
- Portfolio Audit: Covers a broad range of sectors including private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, financial services brokers, and investment managers, with an emphasis on dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses.
Your Development
Technical Skills
- Gain foundational knowledge and skills for audits and assurance engagements through the Early Careers training program.
- Receive training complementary to your professional qualification.
Soft Skills
- Develop communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership skills through training and on-the-job learning.
- Acquire proficiency in digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies like AI for high-quality audit work and task automation.
Qualifications
- Study towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAEW or ICAS.
- Benefit from the Early Careers Catalyst audit training pathway, designed to accelerate qualification training and professional development.
- Receive funded tuition, paid study leave, and a strong support network, including a student support adviser, coach, and exam manager.
- Costs for mandated courses, exam attempts, and membership fees will be covered.
Working Arrangements
- A hybrid system combining office and home working is in place.
- Client-facing roles may require attendance at client sites.
- Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person.
- Final assessment and induction will be in-person for networking and relationship building.
- Flexibility can be discussed for health conditions or caring responsibilities.
Benefits and Rewards
- Join a world-class training scheme in a full-time permanent role.
- Receive a market-leading salary and benefits package.
- Gain a professional qualification supporting long-term career growth.
- Be part of a collaborative and inclusive firm that values diversity and offers support through diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and rewards.
Application Information
- There is no specific deadline, but early applications are recommended as some roles may close due to high demand.
- A strict one application per year policy applies to Early Careers opportunities.
- Candidates on student visas are accepted; previous Skilled Worker or Graduate Visa holders are not eligible.
- Successful candidates must remain on their student visa until contacted by the immigration team approximately 3 months before the start date.