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Accounting

Audit School Leaver Apprentice

HaysMac
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
120 UCAS points predicted or obtained from top 3 A-Levels or equivalent, B at Maths GCSE
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Start your career in Audit at HaysMac, working with a diverse range of clients while studying towards your ACA qualification. As an Audit Associate, you will help organisations build trust in their financial reporting, supporting better decision-making for stakeholders. You will work as part of a team delivering high-quality audits, with responsibilities including testing financial transactions, reviewing financial data to identify risks or inconsistencies, preparing audit working papers and documenting findings, supporting seniors and managers throughout the audit process, attending client meetings and building relationships with client teams, and working both in the office and on client sites.

Requirements

Strong communicator with confidence to build relationships with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate curiosity and critical thinking, with the ability to question and analyse information. Genuine interest in how businesses and organisations operate. Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing ideas within a team environment. Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines. Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability. Comfortable working with data and using technology to analyse information. Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your development. Act with integrity and professionalism in all situations.

Skills

Financial analysisAudit proceduresData analysisTechnical accountingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention to detail

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade Based on 120 UCAS points from top 3
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade B

Training & development

Study towards the ACA qualification with full support. Receive structured technical and professional skills training. Be assigned a dedicated line manager and buddy. Learn through hands-on experience and on-the-job coaching. Be part of a close-knit graduate cohort, providing peer support throughout your training journey.
Future prospects
Gain exposure to a wide range of clients and industries, developing both technical knowledge and professional skills. Build strong relationships across the firm. Take part in social and networking events. Contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Company benefits

Supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive. Build strong relationships across the firm. Take part in social and networking events. Contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Culture built on collaboration, progression, and shared success.

About HaysMac

HaysMac is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors with 45 partners and over 700 staff. They provide advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally. A top 20 London accountancy firm and leading member of MSI Global Alliance. Over 500 people work together in modern offices located in London and Cape Town.
Website
www.haysmac.com
Contact email
haysmac@wearewiser.com
If this one works out

This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.

What rent could you afford?Moving to LondonRenting at 18