Graduate Accounts​/Audit Trainee; ICAS

Graduate Accounts/Audit Trainee (ICAS) - Inverness
- September 2027

Are you looking to start your career in Audit or Accounts, helping businesses build confidence in their financial reporting, understand their financial performance and make informed decisions? We’re seeking ambitious individuals from all backgrounds to join either our Accountsor Audit team as a trainee, studying towards theICASqualification.

Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.

We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.

When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.

We recognise that talent comes from different paths, so we encourage applications from recent graduates or career changers. We do not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience.

Our training contract takes three years to complete with full support and access to first-class tuition centres. You’ll follow a structured development programme combining professional study with on-the-job learning. As your knowledge and confidence develop, you’ll take on more complex work, contribute to projects and build your expertise as a trusted advisor.

If you’reAAT Level 4 qualified, you will be eligible for exemptions, otherwise we ask for all trainees to complete the fullICAS syllabus. We believe that studying alongside a cohort gives you the best chance of exam success.

Monday 14 September 2026 - Sunday 4 October 2026

We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment, as roles may close early due to high demand.

Due to the volume of applications, you may occasionally experience delays; however, we remain committed to reviewing all applications fairly. All applications are assessed by trained human reviewers, and automated tools are not used to make final decisions.

Your growthdoesn't just come from exams. It comes from valuable work experience and real-world learning.

You'll gain exposure to many of the same clients, industries and technical skills in both Audit and Accounts. However, you'll be aligned to one service line, so please use your motivational questions within the application form to tell us which area you are most interested in and why! If you are flexible, let us know and we'd be happy to consult with you throughout the process.

• Work with financial data using a range of accounting systems, digital tools and technologies.
• Support the preparation and review of financial information, reports and documentation for a wide range of clients.
• Build an understanding of how businesses operate, their financial processes and the challenges they face.
• Develop relationships with clients and colleagues while working as part of a collaborative team.
• Produce accurate, high-quality work and contribute to meeting client and regulatory deadlines.
• Analyse financial information, investigate discrepancies and help identify areas requiring further review.
• Gain exposure to different industries, clients and business structures, building broad commercial awareness.

• Support audit engagements from planning through to completion,…