Audit Trainee

1 week ago

Halstead UK, Essex, United Kingdom LB Group Full time

LB Group is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. With a heritage spanning over 60 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based across the South-East of England. We advise businesses and charity sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.


We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.


The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values “RIALTO”.

Respect, Integrity, Aspire, Learn, Teamwork and Ownership. LB Group appreciates all its employees with people at the heart of what we do, to ensure we are authentic, warm and relatable to those we serve.


Purpose of the Role

Due to continued growth, LB Group is recruiting for an Audit Trainee to come and join the Audit team in our Halstead office. Trading as Richards Edwards Group at present, we are currently in a rebranding process and will during the early part of 2025, work under the LB Group brand.


A role in our audit team is varied, you will be exposed to the different areas of the audit process such as planning and identifying risk, having a need to understand our clients as well as financial reporting. You will build relationships with the group wide audit team, Partners and clients; developing your professional skills as we support you through your qualification.


We will pay for all your tuition and institute fees and help you to study towards the appropriate professional qualification by providing time off for study days, and you will receive support from your dedicated line manager.


**This position is working full time in the Halstead, Essex office. Please only apply if you can get to Halstead on a daily basis and can work 8.30am-5pm


Accountabilities

  • Communicating and building working relationships with clients and other employees within relevant departments across the group.
  • Planning, execution and completion of statutory audits, reporting to managers and partners.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts, including review of disclosure requirements.
  • Co-ordinate and communicate plans with clients, to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Beginning to lead on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision from the second year of contract, ensuring quality is met within budget.
  • Monitoring and progressing less experienced trainees and team members from within your second year.
  • Engaging in business development, promoting the Firm and its services to existing and potential clients.


Skills / Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate that has:

  • Existing/recent entry level work experience in the accounting profession would be ideal, but not essential.
  • A degree (2:2 or above) and/or
  • Minimum 2 x A levels (at A-C) and one other A level or equivalent
  • 5 GCSEs grades A*- C or 9-4 (Maths and English Language preferred) or equivalent.
  • A passion for working with people.
  • Strong at networking & relationship building skills.
  • Determination to study and take exams to become qualified.


At LB Group, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:


  • 20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
  • Approved study days and exam days given
  • Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
  • Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
  • Professional membership support
  • Casual dress policy


Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the

key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional

responsibilities when requested.


LB Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal:

we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

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