Audit Trainee - Oxford + Full Study Package

Audit Trainee - Oxford + Full Study Package Oxford, England

Shaw Gibbs
Full Time Oxford, England 21000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Would you like to work for a top UK 100 accountancy firm with a great study package? Do you want interesting, varied client work and to be part of a team bursting with talented staff?

Shaw Gibbs is a top 100 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectations. We provide a rewarding and enjoyable place to work where all staff receive appropriate training and development, not just around increasing your technical knowledge but also focusing on wider commercial and soft skills such as communication and teamwork. Our culture is based on expert, respect, innovation and collaboration.

We are recruiting for 2 Audit Trainees to start in September. These positions will be based in our Oxford office and come with a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications. This is a great opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire’s leading accountancy and business advisory practices.

You will specialise in audit within your first year of training, but you will likely have a mix of accounts preparation work and audit during your full training period.

What we can offer you

  • Full funding and support to study AAT/ACCA qualification, including study leave and time off for exams
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible working, pension, life assurance and a fantastic retail discount scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance + ability to buy/sell holiday to fit your lifestyle
  • Flexible working
  • Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
  • An experienced manager to support your development and provide day to day guidance
  • A comprehensive induction and buddy to help you get up to speed in your first few months
  • A wellbeing programme focusing on your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Regular company and team social events throughout the year
  • Charity fundraising events

The Role

These are Trainee positions and full training and support will be given to develop your skills and abilities for a long-term career within our practice. You will have the below key responsibilities:

  • Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required.
  • Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training and formal qualifications.
  • Preparing audit working papers for the areas that you are involved, including but not limited to bank, fixed assets, wages and salaries, debtors and creditors.
  • Attending clients stocktakes and reporting findings.
  • Assisting more senior members of staff in other areas of the audit file.
  • Preparing notes to summarise your findings and recommendations for the senior’s, manager’s and partner’s attention.
  • Posting the audit clients’ trial balances into statutory accounts format and updating disclosures as necessary.
  • Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Partners and clients.
  • Preparing basic corporation tax computations for audit clients.

About You

We would like to hear from you if you are a quick learner and can tick all of the below:

  • Educated to A ‘Level (or equivalent standard) or higher e.g. degree
  • If you are a school leaver – you must have a minimum of 3 A Levels at grades B, B, C or higher
  • Strong aptitude for IT, specifically Excel
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Proven communication skills, verbal and written
  • A positive, confident and proactive attitude
  • Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
  • Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies
  • Relevant work experience and/or experience of working within a practice environment would be great but not essential

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this vacancyto [email protected].

For more information on working at Shaw Gibbs please visit www.shawgibbs.com/careers

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant sand a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this vacancy do not hear back from us within 3 working days of the closing date you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Audit Trainee - Oxford + Full Study Package
Shaw Gibbs

https://www.shawgibbs.com/
Oxford, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Accounting & Tax
Finance
1920
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