Key Takeaways
- Study towards ICAEW CFAB and ACA qualifications through a structured apprenticeship programme.
- Gain experience auditing a variety of charities and not-for-profit organisations.
- Role commences in March 2027, with paid study leave and all course/exam fees covered.
- Requires a 2.1 degree and 144 UCAS points, with a strong foundation in Maths and English.
About the Role
This role is due to commence in March 2027.
In addition to providing quality accounting and auditing services to clients within the Charity and Not-For-Profit Team, you will study towards the ICAEW CFAB qualification under a structured apprenticeship programme before progressing through the remaining stages to become an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA).
Training consists of a combination of courses at the tutors’ offices, private study and regular exams, as well as on-the-job training. You will have paid study leave to support you in the run up to exams and all course and exam fees are paid for.
What’s In It For You
We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you’ll be supported by a manager who will act as your mentor, a trainee buddy, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Learning & Development team.
As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a trainee auditor in the Charity and Not-For-Profit Team, working with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations.
- Carry out all audit work, including visiting client sites mainly in and around London and the South East
- Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team’s jobs.
- Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible.
- For smaller assignments, plan and complete the audit file as per the Audit Completion Checklist.
What We’re Looking For
- 2.1 degree
- 144 UCAS tariff points from 3 A-levels, or equivalent.
- Level 7 (A grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent.
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract
Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants.
What You’ll Bring
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally with internal and external clients.
- Able to prioritise workload and be self-sufficient; a multi-tasker; problem solving skills.
- Displays ethical judgement.