ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats – AAT/ACA – Audit Associate – School leaver in London

Spring 2026 start. We want to hear from bright, ambitious school leavers who are keen to join our growing Audit team. This is a great opportunity for motivated, articulate and career-minded individuals to start their career within accountancy.

Here's a glimpse of what you can expect as an Audit Associate.

Helping to drive open and transparent growth. As auditors, we help build the confidence and trust that businesses and society need to thrive. If you'd like to get under the skin of a variety of organisations, this is the place to be. It's important that we put what is right first. To do this you will need to have the confidence to push ideas harder and ask difficult questions, giving our clients assurance they can rely on. As business advisors, we enjoy the intellectual stimulation that comes from solving complex problems and creating positive change for many organisations.

As an Audit Associate, you will be involved in audits both on-site and remote, as well as preparing financial statements for a range of entities. This is a client-facing role where no two days are the same, allowing you to gain a wealth of experience. Our client base covers sectors such as media, financial markets, manufacturing, retail and lots more. In addition to sectors, we also have a variety of different sized clients, ranging from small owner-managed businesses to large international groups and listed companies. As a school leaver, you will not be confined to one sector or client size, which will allow you to develop well-rounded knowledge and business acumen.

The Programmes: Our Audit Associate programme is designed to give you the qualifications, skills and experiences you need to embark on a rewarding career. As a school leaver, you will embark on a four-five year programme, completing AAT level 3 and 4, before completing your ACA qualification. We are also open to our trainees completing the ACA CTA Joint Programme.

Entry Requirements: It is preferred that applicants will have achieved, or are on course to achieve, A–Level equivalents of ABB; however, other grades will be considered. GCSE grades of 6 in English and Mathematics are also preferred.

What we look for at Ecovis: Our recruitment process will give you an opportunity to tell us about yourself, your experience and what makes you right for Ecovis. Most importantly, we look for a good cultural fit. Someone who will add value to our team both personally and professionally and is committed to learn and contribute.

Throughout the recruitment process, we will be looking to learn more about your strengths. Are you:

• Motivated and focused on progression and continual learning?
• Engaging and articulate?
• Good at communicating with your peers, managers and clients?
• Driven to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues alike?

Apply Today: If you like what you see and think you're the perfect fit, please apply today. We regret that due to the high number of CVs we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants. Only those candidates who are successful will be contacted.