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School Leaver Audit Trainee (ACA) - High Wycombe - January 2027

Saffery
Location
High Wycombe
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 January 2027
Application deadline
4 October 2026
Minimum grades
120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (excluding General Studies and AS Levels), GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language grade 6 or B

About the role

Join Saffery as a School Leaver Audit Trainee studying towards the ACA qualification. You'll be taken through various stages of audit from planning to completion, support audit engagements for clients across diverse industries, prepare audit documentation, work with accounting systems and audit tools, and build relationships with clients. The role combines professional study with on-the-job learning in a structured four-year development programme.

Requirements

Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (excluding General Studies and AS Levels), minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language. AAT qualifications welcome. No prior relevant work experience expected.

Skills

Audit and accounting principlesFinancial data analysisRisk assessmentTeamworkDecision-makingLeadershipAttention to detailTime managementClient relationship building

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 120 UCAS points from top 3
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 6
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 6
Desired
AAT · Any · Grade Level 4

Training & development

Four-year structured development programme combining professional study with on-the-job learning. Bespoke School Leaver Programme developed with Kaplan includes a six-week business simulation designed to build key professional skills such as teamwork, decision-making and leadership. Support through mentorship, structured training, off-site trainee programmes and regular social events.

Company benefits

Competitive salary, profit-sharing scheme (approximately £1,000 per year), generous annual leave and flexible work arrangements, contributory pension plan (5% salary match), buddy scheme and/or line manager support, agile working policy (up to three days working from home), health assessments, GP access and cancer screenings, access to mental health and wellbeing resources, mentorship and career progression opportunities, participation in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme, volunteer opportunities with People networks including Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Gender Equality.

About Saffery

Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, they have built long-term relationships with diverse, high-profile clients across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, they provide access to local insight on a global scale. They pride themselves on an informal and inclusive culture where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.
Contact email
EarlyCareersTalent@saffery.com