Graduate Audit Trainee

We are looking to recruit a graduate trainee to join our Audit team

As a trainee accountant in our Norwich office audit team, you will follow formal training for the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification alongside on the job training. You will get started on real client work, such as accounts preparation, as soon as you have settled in. Your role will be primarily task focused, with regular reviews by more senior staff throughout assignments. Your development will mirror our ethos of 'different because you are' and we will ensure that your training and experience is right for you and how you want to progress.

The Graduate Trainee will start in the summer of 2026.

Job description

Assist in the carrying out of more routine tasks concerning the professional work within a group to which assigned, including accounts preparation and audit
To carry out tasks to required deadlines ensuring they are accurate and neat and meet required standards
Undertake secondments to other departments/offices as required
Deal with basic client queries and requests for information
Build constructive relationships with other team members
Keep an accurate and effective record of own time
Use technical knowledge while working on client assignments
Develop an understanding of the different services offered by the firm and cross sell these services when opportunities arise

You will

Be engaged, credible and friendly with a ‘can do’ attitude
Have an awareness of the services provided by the firm
Learn new things quickly and be eager to learn
Use your own initiative and be able to identify when assistance is needed in finding a technical solution
Have a good level of verbal and written communication skills, in order to communicate with colleagues and partners and start to communicate with clients regarding basic information/queries
Be methodical and organised
Show enthusiasm to develop technical knowledge, skills and experience
Be aware of the need to meet deadlines set and the importance of raising any issues with senior members of staff

We strongly encourage networking with other professionals and potential new clients as well as taking part in social events with colleagues across the firm. Community involvement is a big part of the culture at the firm and you will be given opportunities to take part in fundraising activities too.

Minimum entry requirements

A 2:2 degree
3 A levels or equivalent at grade C or above
All other requirements for membership must be met
Work experience in accountancy or a similar field will be considered with high regard