Audit Apprentice South East Audit Group

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Job DescriptionWere BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate todays changing world.Well broaden your horizonsThe work of our Audit teams is essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. Working within a range of companies, from start-ups to FTSE350 companies, in multiple sectors, they verify the accuracy of our clients financial statements for stakeholders, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market. Its not just analysing numbers though; Audit teams really get to know their clients. That means youll spend every day working as part of a team, often on clients premises, working with key individuals to understand their financial performance, business systems, culture and risks. The apprenticeship programme offers unparalleled exposure to a range of sectors and the potential for international secondment.Well help you succeedThe Audit Apprenticeship Programme is your opportunity to combine work experience with achieving your professional qualifications. Well provide the training in skills, behaviours and professional knowledge youll need not just to pass your exams, but also to become an exceptional BDO advisor. Our pass results are often up to 10% above the national average. This is a unique opportunity to qualify in a working environment with a network of exceptional colleagues who will be invested in helping you achieve your full potential.Programme & QualificationBDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 48 months.ResponsibilitiesYou will assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions givenPrepare analysis of accounting data from clients books and recordsEnsure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusionsActive engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidenceActive adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the Senior or Manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budgetInvolvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Audit ManagerEnsure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirementsIdentify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to your Senior or ManagerBuild strong relationships with new and established clientsCarry out ad hoc assignments, as may be required by your groupUndertake any training or development co-ordinated by your groupCoaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the officeParticipate in group, stream and firm wide activitiesSuccessfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeshipWhen you join usWhen you join us, well make your growth our priority. If youre right for us, youll thrive in an environment built to help you succeed. Were looking for someone with:Three A-levels or equivalent at A* to C excluding General Studies and Extended Projects (obtained or predicted)A* to C in Maths and English at GCSE/Scottish Standards or equivalent (non-UK qualifications also considered)Were in it togetherAt BDO, we believe that when our people feel valued and rewarded, their potential is unlimited. We offer highly competitive starting salaries and review remuneration packages regularly to ensure that our pay always positively reflects performance. As well as offering support with tuition and professional qualifications, we also provide the following benefits, as standard:25 days holiday;access to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions;life assurance cover;and income protection insurance.For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.