Audit Trainee 2027

Description

We are looking for Audit Trainees to join our Audit & Assurance Department.

As an Audit Trainee, you will gain valuable insight into a wide range of businesses and industries, working on real client engagements while developing your technical and professional skills. From day one, you will be involved in the audit process, supporting the team with planning, fieldwork, analysis and client interaction.

You will commence a training contract and undertake a professional accountancy qualification with either ACCA or ICAEW with full financial support for your tuition and exam fees. Alongside your studies, you will receive structured training, mentoring and guidance to help you balance work and learning successfully.

As your career progresses, you will develop a broad range of technical, commercial and interpersonal skills, building a strong foundation for a successful career in audit and professional services. Alongside your technical expertise, you will gain valuable management, business and professional skills, helping you grow into a well-rounded and confident professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist within the wider team by obtaining and documenting audit evidence
• Liaise with clients as needed, dealing with issues that may arise, escalating to relevant individual
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from client’s books and records
• Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence
• Participation in group, stream and firm wide activities
• Successfully study towards your professional qualification

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours

• Gained 3 A-levels grades A*-C (or equivalent from IB

pathways) and/or have obtained a BTEC level 3 with at least a Merit, Merit, Pass

• Received GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• A desire to understand our business strategy and goals
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise
• Demonstrates honesty, motivation and professional behaviour
• A proactive approach to learning, with a commitment to personal and professional development
• An analytical and problem-solving orientation
• An interest in pursuing a professional accounting qualification and developing a successful career in audit

About BDO Limited - Guernsey

BDO Guernsey provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. We’re a locally owned business and a member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms, with a considerable depth and range of resources around the world. Indeed, it’s through this global network that we have gained wide experience of meeting the needs of clients who are growing and trading be it locally or internationally.

Our core purpose is ‘helping people and businesses to succeed’. We do this through the in-depth local, quality expertise of our people and through our working practices which combine the global standards that BDO is known for. At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. We give you the challenge and support your needs and you are able to shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality.

WE’RE IN IT TOGETHER

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centered culture. We’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our flexible working framework helps us stay connected and achieve a work life balance, by bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, we strive to ensure you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary opportunities and dedicated resources, we expect you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of reach, integrity and expertise, using a growth mind set for the development of businesses and our people. We want to empower people to shape the future together with openness.

BDO is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join us and be part of a team where we’re all proud to belong.