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Graduate Charity Audit Associate

Employer
Buzzacott LLP
Location
London (City of), London (Greater)
Salary
£32,000 per annum
Closing date
4 Dec 2024
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Sector
Accounting - practice
Salary band
£30,000 - £40,000
Contract type
Graduate roles
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working
From our office

Job Details

Making up nearly a quarter of our people, the Charity and Not-for-Profit team audits, advises and supports a diverse range of charities and NFPs including; membership bodies, dynamic social enterprises, international NGOs, Arts & Culture charities, academies, care homes, religious orders and more.

This role is due to commence in September 2025.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • To act as a trainee auditor in the Charity Team, working with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations. Carry out all audit work, including visiting client sites mainly in and around London and Greater London.
  • Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team’s jobs.
  • Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible.
  • For smaller assignments, plan and complete the audit file as per the Audit Completion Checklist.

Training Provided

You will study towards the ACA qualification over 39 months under a level 7 apprenticeship, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development. Training consists of a combination of courses at the tutors’ offices, private study and regular exams, as well as on-the-job training. You will have paid study leave to support you in the run up to exams and all course and exam fees are paid for.

About Buzzacott

As the largest single-office accountancy firm in the UK, we describe ourselves as friendly and professional, with values ingrained in our culture of trust, client focus, exceptional service, specialist knowledge and approachability. We all work together under one roof, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, build relationships and shine from day one.

What’s in it for you?

We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you’ll be supported by a manager who will act as your mentor, a trainee buddy, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Training and Development Coordinator.

As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification.

You are the right person for the role if:

  • You are a graduate with an inquiring mind and a sociable disposition, a problem solver with high standards, who thrives in a meritocracy.
  • You are able to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with both clients and team members.
  • You are keen to take ownership from an early stage and are committed to providing excellent client service at all times.
  • You are a strong multitasker with the ability to prioritise your time to studying and working simultaneously.

No previous experience is required for our trainee roles, but to apply you will need to have:

  • Or expect to obtain a 2.1 degree in any discipline, or equivalent
  • A minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points from your top 3 A-levels, or equivalent (300 using the old tariff)
  • A minimum of Level 6 (B grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent
  • The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract

Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants.

Company

With over 100 years of history and over 600 employees, we’re a top-25 professional services firm helping clients with a variety of needs; from accounting and audit, expat and UK tax advice, HR support and business, to financial planning. Our clients range from individuals and charities to SMEs and large corporates.

Most of our employees work co-operatively in specialist teams in one main London office, tailor-making solutions for our clients. We also have a dedicated expat tax services office in Hong Kong and are part of PrimeGlobal, one of the largest accounting associations in the world.

Mission: At Buzzacott we are trusted for the experience we have, the specialisms we understand, the relationships we build and the values we live by.

We define ourselves by the needs of our clients, large and small and work hard to build and maintain relationships that are personal, collaborative and enduring – to be a partner you can trust.

We’re big enough to display deep knowledge over a broad range of specialisms, and small enough to understand the power of personal connections.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7556 1200
Location
130 Wood Street
London
London
EC2V6DL
United Kingdom

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