Audit Trainee

We are seeking a Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee to join our Advice, Audit & Accounts team. The successful candidate will be part of a tight-knit team, working directly with Partners, Directors, and Managers, providing client-focused and commercially aware services in an efficient and professional manner.

This role will be audit-focused while getting exposure to wider business advisory work. The Trainee will be responsible for carrying out audit/accounts and related tax assignments for clients that range in size and industry.

• Responsible for the auditing of companies, solicitors, charities, and schools
• The role requires some on-site auditing at our clients' offices
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the audit team across a wide range of sectors
• Prepare a basic set of unincorporated or company accounts with reference to the relevant Financial Reporting Standards/Statement of Recommended Practice and legal requirements
• Draft basic corporation tax computations
• Assist with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Provide support with drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
• Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development
• Attend client meetings in collaboration with the Manager/Partner
• To attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and to pursue specific areas of interest
• Regular and varied internal networking, to get to know both your team and the wider firm
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of double-entry/bookkeeping
• Sustain awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and Moore Kingston Smith internal policies in producing audit files (for example: correct sample size selection, working paper structure/format, etc)
• Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
• Using initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice with regards to client or staff matters and a platform to be heard in regular team meetings
• Assist the team with ad hoc duties to support the overall smooth running of assignments
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering queries, and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
• Provide support with drafting of close-out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having completed at least all Certificate Level papers, or the AAT Level 4 qualification
• At least 1 year of audit experience is mandatory, with some experience in accounts and tax being desirable
• 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