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Audit / Accounts Trainee - Graduate (Feb 2025 start)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You should have a 2:2 degree, 112 UCAS points from top 3 A-Levels, strong MS Office and Excel skills, plus good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • You will prepare accounts, calculate tax returns, and conduct audit testing on client financial statements to ensure their accuracy.

Requirements

  • On track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree in any subject (minimum requirement).
  • A minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-Levels (minimum requirement).
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong MS Excel skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Business: You will work on preparing sets of accounts and calculating basic tax returns using financial information provided by our clients.
  • Corporate: You will be involved in carrying out substantive audit testing on financial accounts prepared by our clients, ensuring an independent review of their accuracy.

Application Process

  • Upon applying, you will be invited to undertake some initial tests (numerical and deductive reasoning) and a pre-recorded video interview, which we take the time to watch personally. You can complete these at your convenience, and you will not be required to finish it all in one sitting.
  • Successful applicants might then be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre. Someone from our team will be in touch to confirm within four weeks of you completing the tests.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Audit / Accounts Trainee position?

The start date for the Audit / Accounts Trainee position is February 2025.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

To apply for this role, you need to be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree in any subject and have a minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-Levels.

What kind of training and support will I receive?

As a Trainee in the Step Stone programme, you will receive comprehensive study support for the ACA qualification through a Level 7 apprenticeship, including dedicated time off for college and access to a buddy for guidance.

Will I have direct client contact during my training?

Yes, you will gain hands-on client experience from the start and will have direct contact with clients, helping you develop essential skills like communication and time management.

Is prior accounting experience required for this position?

No prior accounting experience is required; we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum qualifications and are eager to develop, we would love to hear from you.

What benefits does Price Bailey offer to trainees?

Price Bailey offers several benefits, including 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, bonuses for successfully passing exams, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, an employee share scheme, paid volunteering leave, a cycle to work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with shopping discounts.

What is the assessment process after applying?

Upon applying, you will undertake initial numerical and deductive reasoning tests and a pre-recorded video interview. Successful applicants may then be invited to an in-person assessment centre. You will be contacted within four weeks of completing the tests.

Does Price Bailey support diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Yes, Price Bailey is an equal opportunities employer and places inclusion at the heart of what they do, actively embracing diversity and empowering individuals to be their authentic selves.

What specific skills are beneficial for this role?

While proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, strong MS Excel skills would be beneficial, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Can I choose between the Business or Corporate department?

Yes, as a Trainee, you will have the opportunity to join either the Business or Corporate department, and insights will be provided during the selection process to help determine the best fit for you.

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Accounting
Industry
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Employees
1938
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Price Bailey is a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with offices throughout East Anglia, London and Guernsey serving local SMEs, private clients and regional, national and international businesses. At Price Bailey we offer consultancy and planning skills to complement the traditional accounting, tax and financial services you expect from an accountancy firm. See our services for details. We strive to provide the services which small and medium businesses and individuals need. This includes the right blend of consultancy and planning skills to complement the more routine accountancy, tax and financial services work you might expect. As clients you will have complex and interesting questions you want help with. We concentrate on the quality of the answers we can give you and the success of the solutions we help you to achieve. We have always maintained a modern approach to business. We were one of the first firms in the UK to adopt the Limited Liability Partnership approach which has helped us improve our management structure. We now operate with a democratically elected board of directors, chosen from the members. The result is that you benefit because we are more responsive than ever to changes in the business environment.