Who are we?
In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience.
We are an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential.
We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. Audit: Purpose-driven work : Here, we're not just auditors; we're champions of the public interest.
By ensuring financial transparency and accountability, we contribute to a fair and prosperous world.
Your work matters. Client-centric human approach : Imagine collaborating with a diverse client base – from local startups to global multinationals – across fascinating sectors.
As an auditor, you'll gain insights into their operations, challenges, and opportunities.
Your recommendations will shape their success. Quality focussed : We're passionate about quality.
Join a community of 1,400 professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
Our rigorous standards ensure that every audit adds value and builds trust. Learning and growth : Continuous learning is key.
You'll receive training in globally recognised qualifications, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge tools.
Plus, our supportive environment encourages you to thrive and develop your soft skills. Global impact : Our reach extends beyond borders.
Work on international engagements, collaborate with colleagues worldwide, and broaden your horizons.
Your contributions will resonate globally. About the Privately Owned Business Team We passionately support privately owned businesses in achieving their goals.
In the UK, we work with over 13,000, family-owned, private equity backed and privately owned businesses.
If you join Privately-Owned Business, you will be part of a dynamic team whose client base covers the full range of businesses from entrepreneurial startups to multi hundred million pound turnover international groups.
About the role As a graduate trainee here's what will await you during your three-year training contract: Year 1: Master the art of auditing: ?Learn to prepare meticulous audit documents using the latest software and methodologies, a key part of this is: Financial statements: ?Develop a deep understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows. Work side by side with clients: ?Be immersed into the business world by working directly with a variety of diverse companies.
You will need to understand their operations, challenges, and unique circumstances. Build relationships: ?Connect with key stakeholders both with our clients but also internally in your team and across service lines.
You will be expected to gather relevant information and build strong professional relationships. Years 2 and 3: As you progress, you'll take on increasingly complex audit work, such as; revenue recognition, valuation, and risk assessments.
You'll also take ownership of audit engagements by taking a leading role in their delivery.
You'll mentor new and more junior team members, helping them to settle in and flourish.
You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 3 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey here. Requirements On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan.
Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed.
Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive; The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others; A commitment to self-development and learning; Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises; Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve; Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity; Works well under pressure and have a positive 'can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations; Excellent time management skills; A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment. Benefits Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Additional qualification(s): Level 7 apprenticeship Annual Leave + Charitable Giving Dental Insurance Wellbeing Benefits Virtual GP Cycle to Work Gym Discounts Life Assurance Pension Flexible Benefits +