Leeds, United Kingdom
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We are live for applications until 14 June 2024. Right now, we’re looking for school leavers wanting to start their career in audit as a trainee chartered accountant, studying towards the ACA qualification. This will be offered under a Level 7 apprenticeship and will take four years to complete. Exemptions will only apply if you’re AAT Level 4 qualified. We've found it gives you a much better chance of success with your exams if you’re studying the full ACA programme with a cohort. In September 2024, we will be moving from our current Harrogate office to a brand new office opening in Leeds. If you join the team, please note there may be a transition period whilst we move across. Our Harrogate (soon to be Leeds) team has clients reaching across the whole county, including a strong presence within Harrogate, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. The office provides advice to a range of clients, including: Commercial/owner managed businesses, landed estates, private wealth and the Not for Profit/Charities sector and advises its clients on all aspects of the business and personal wealth lifecycle. However, qualifying is not just about passing your exams; gaining valuable work experience is so important. You'll work in a friendly and progressive environment on audit and accounts preparation assignments, with exposure to clients from different industries. We guarantee an exciting and varied learning experience. We'll show you each part of a file review. You'll learn what information you need from a client and liaise directly with them. You may start with audit testing of simpler balances within financial statements, such as cash at bank and share capital, and then progress to income and expenditure testing. By the end of your training contract, you’ll be comfortable handling whole files by yourself, preparing you for progression into a senior audit role.You'll also receive excellent training and support for your studies. We use first-class tuition centres and organise our own off-site trainee programmes. You’ll get to meet and socialise with trainees across all offices, so it isn't all just work, and you can have fun too. We offer a four-year ACA training contract under a Level 7 apprenticeship. Studying as an apprentice won’t impact the time it takes you to complete the qualification, it just means that there's a defined study pathway in place to ensure you have the best chance to succeed. You'll gain technical knowledge and key skills/behaviours to maximise your potential in the role. When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.
