At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering audit and accounts assignments for diverse clients.
- Company: Top 40 firm with a dynamic team and strong values.
- Benefits: Fully funded professional qualification, 20 days leave, ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive environment with clear career progression and commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in audit and accounts while progressing your career.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, 3 A-levels or degree.
The predicted salary is between 15600 - 24500 £ per year.
Due to continued growth within this Top 40 firm's Swindon office, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit and Accounts Trainee to join a dynamic team. This role offers a balanced mix of audit (50%) and accounts (50%) work, with exposure across both charity/not-for-profit and commercial sectors.
What’s great about this Audit & Accounts Trainee role?
- Fully funded professional qualification.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days post‑qualification).
- A supportive and relaxed working environment with high professional standards.
- Ongoing training and development, including CPD courses.
- Exposure to a diverse client portfolio.
- Clear and structured career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to be part of a firm with strong values and a commitment to team development.
Your role as an Audit & Accounts Trainee
- Assist in delivering audit and accounts assignments for:
- Limited companies (including groups)
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations
- Sole traders and partnerships
- Work with both complete and incomplete records, including cloud-based accounting systems.
- Prepare draft corporation tax and business tax computations, including supporting analysis.
- Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring timely delivery of information.
- Support the team with ad‑hoc project work as required.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English Language at grade C/4 or above.
- Minimum of 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade CCC or above, or a UK university degree (2:2 or above).
- Ideally some audit experience (planning, preparation, completion), although full training will be provided.
- Working knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards for Auditing (desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Audit & Accounts Trainee / Graduate in Swindon employer: Pro-Tax
Join a leading Top 40 firm in Swindon as an Audit & Accounts Trainee, where you will benefit from a supportive and relaxed work environment that prioritises professional development. With fully funded qualifications, structured career progression, and a diverse client portfolio, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth while being part of a team that values inclusivity and strong ethical standards.
