Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee (Nonprofit sector)

Overview

Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee (Nonprofit sector) – Moore Kingston Smith

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual who is nearing completion of their ICAEW ACA qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and accredited training firm that is committed to delivering first-class professional development in a collaborative and friendly working environment.

Department: Non Profit

Location: City, London

Compensation: £30,000 – £42,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Conducting audit fieldwork on behalf of a wide variety of nonprofit clients, with support from the wider audit team.
• Drafting recommendations for improvements to clients’ financial systems and controls
• Attending 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.
• Maintaining knowledge of all relevant ISA requirements and MKS internal policies in producing audit files.
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of double entry accounting/bookkeeping.
• Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development.

Who we are looking for

• 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. Or, progressed onto 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
• We’re looking for people who are excellent communicators, adaptable, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.

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)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting