Audit Trainee

Graduate & Non-Graduate Opportunities Location : BHP Leeds, 1st Floor, Mayesbrook House, Lawnswood Business Park, Redvers Close, Leeds, LS16 6QY Working hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary : From £22,000 p/a (Non-Graduates) or £25,750 p/a (Graduates), plus fully funded study support &

Benefits

Start date : 3rd September 2026 Please note that the programme begins with a two-three week induction period during which annual leave cannot be accommodated. We’re looking for ambitious and motivated trainees to join our Audit team in Leeds. Whether you’re applying as a Graduate or Non-Graduate, you’ll become part of a supportive team working with a wide range of clients across sectors including manufacturing, retail, technology and professional services.

Following an immersive induction programme, you’ll quickly start contributing to real client work, rather than simply shadowing others. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the audit process, learn directly from experienced colleagues and develop strong client relationships from an early stage in your career. As part of the role, you’ll regularly visit client sites alongside your audit team, to support the delivery of audits and gain in-person exposure to a variety of businesses and working environments.

You’ll be supported throughout your journey by: · A dedicated training manager · Experienced colleagues and Partners · Our external training provider, First Intuition · Structured study support and paid study leave · A peer buddy for your first few weeks As your experience grows, so will your responsibility, technical knowledge and career opportunities. Your qualification pathway will depend on whether you join as a Graduate or a Non-Graduate trainee. Graduate route: Graduate trainees in Audit will study towards the ACA qualification, typically via a Level 7 apprenticeship programme.

This combines practical experience, professional tuition and structured study leave over approximately three years. Non-Graduate route: Non-Graduate trainees typically begin with AAT Level 3, eventually progressing onto a Level 7 chartered accountancy qualification, such as the ACCA. Training is delivered through an apprenticeship programme with fully funded tuition and dedicated study support.

Qualifications

· Valuable practical experience · Ongoing support and mentorship · A strong foundation for a long-term career in audit We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about starting a career in audit, and who share our values and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Requirements

vary dependent on whether you are joining us as a Graduate or a Non-Graduate: Graduate Applicants · Five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4/C or above · 104 UCAS points from three A-Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent) · An honours degree in any subject, with a minimum 2:2 classification Non-Graduate Applicants · Five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4/C or above · 96 UCAS points from three A-Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent) We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required. Recruitment Process & Timeframes Our 2026 Trainee recruitment process will take place across the following stages: Applications open now – Submit your online application by 23rd June 2026 Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, with successful applicants invited to an informal MS Teams chat with a member of our Talent team. Following a successful informal chat, candidates will be invited to complete two online tests.

You will have seven days to complete these.