Risk and Assurance Audit Trainee

Risk and Assurance Audit Trainee
Ipswich
£22,000

A leading regional accountancy firm is seeking a Trainee Auditor to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical individual looking to build a career in internal audit and risk assurance. The role offers exposure to a wide range of client environments and operational areas. The successful candidate will receive full training, study support, and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working closely with experienced auditors and senior client stakeholders.

• Shadow experienced auditors during the initial training period.
• Assist with internal audits across a variety of operational and compliance areas.
• Conduct audit testing and process reviews to identify risks and control weaknesses.
• Support clients in improving processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Identify potential fraud risks and compliance concerns during audit assignments.
• Prepare audit findings and communicate recommendations clearly to clients.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership teams and boards.
• Complete audits independently with support from the wider team as experience develops.
• Adapt to different client environments, subject areas, and workplans.
• Travel occasionally to client sites across the East of England, South East, and London.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse processes and procedures effectively.
• Analytical and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable and willing to learn across multiple specialist areas.
• Interest in risk, compliance, and internal audit.
• Access to a car for occasional client site travel.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Fully funded professional study support.
• Study leave provided.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• 36 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday.
• Life assurance up to 4x salary.
• Pension scheme contribution.
• Health cash plan from day one.
• Employee health and wellbeing programme.
• Volunteering opportunities supporting local communities.
• Full induction and structured training programme.

If you are looking to begin a career in risk and assurance within a supportive and progressive professional services environment, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.