Audit Trainee Review

Performing audit procedures on mid-sized firms and charities to ensure validity of financial statement. Includes lots of excel work, travel to different offices, communication with audited entity's senior finance staff . Also contains a large study component in which I sit exams and attend college.

Accounting - as a fresh graduate without accounting knowledge, the programme has developed my financial and accounting understanding. People-facing skills - presented with many difficult scenarios when attending audited entity offices, developed composure. Organisation/Time keeping skill - developed this as audit is fast-paced, deadline-orientated role.

People are great, vast majority of management is fantastic and understanding. Having a drivers licence definitely helps as there is an expectation that on occasion you are able to travel around an hour from your office.

Organised residentials, training programmes, and support network.

Management and colleagues very supportive. Professional qualifications team could potentially be more understanding.

All materials provided including question banks, and comprehensive video guides covering each topic in depth.

Accounting is definitely a core module in understanding the role. Sitting this early into your programme is crucial as it provides the foundation for the work we perform.

Monthly socials, occasional exercise including 5-a-side.

Yes

Colleagues are very friendly and supportive. Obtaining ACA whilst gaining experience is also very useful.

Consider whether studying a qualification at the same time as working a demanding job is definitely for you.