Audit and Accounts Trainee

Audit and Accounts Trainee

Location:

Guildford – permanent full‑time, hybrid working options.

This trainee role provides full training and support to develop a long‑term career in audit and accounts.

• Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on‑job training and formal qualifications
• Using various software to provide accurate information and reporting for managers, partners and clients
• Producing profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
• Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax
• Preparing working papers including bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts
• Helping to prepare statutory accounts and finalise accounts under overall supervision of your manager
• Assisting in performing audit testing on less complex areas, such as bank and purchases
• Participating in stock counts for audit clients

• Completed GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel, and ability to pick up new IT packages quickly
• Exceptional attention to detail
• 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 or experience of working within a practice environment would be great but is not essential
• Willingness to travel to clients and other offices
• Qualified to enter training programme: A‑Levels (A,B,B) or equivalent, or university student with 2:1 or above

• Opportunity to join a longstanding firm with a rich history and strong employee culture
• Access to an international alliance ensuring a wide range of interesting international work and interaction with international colleagues
• Supportive working culture with an open plan hot‑desking office
• 35‑hour week
• 18 days’ paid holiday, increased by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a maximum of 5 days, plus bank holidays and 3 or 4 Christmas closure days
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Hybrid working to encourage work‑life balance
• Positive and supportive workplace culture with opportunities to socialize and undertake activities with colleagues
• Opportunities for progression and specialization
• Volunteering day per year paid by the firm
• Ongoing training and development support
• Mental health team in the workplace and on‑demand counselling service available 24/7
• ESG committee driving sustainable change
• Ongoing technology initiative to maximize use of available technologies and AI

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience and can accommodate adjustments. Contact  for any adjustments required.

Only applicants with full right to work in the UK will be considered. We cannot offer sponsorship for visas or permits.