Audit Apprenticeship - Heathrow

Audit Apprenticeship
- Heathrow
- March 2027

Final date to receive applications: 1 October 2026

Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Heathrow

Compensation: £29,000 / year

Start date: 3rd March 2027

At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.

As an accredited training firm, we’re committed to providing first‑class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Through our Level 4 Audit Apprenticeship, you will gain hands‑on experience, develop essential skills, and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. You will work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, delivering exceptional client service while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Our Advice, Audit & Accounts team is trained to have broad experience across a range of disciplines, from audit and accounts through to tax and other advisory services, so we can support our clients with cross‑discipline solutions. These teams work with clients who vary in size, from sole traders to medium and large businesses, across a wide range of sectors including financial services, hospitality, real estate and technology.

From the outset, you will work with our clients, who choose us because we understand them so well. So, you will get to know their businesses, uncover the obstacles they face and become familiar with their sectors. The experience is varied. Some projects last a few days, others a few weeks. We encourage you to take responsibility early on, and you will get to grips with all aspects of the role and audit process.

Located on the iconic Old Vinyl Factory, where EMI once pressed vinyl records, our Heathrow office plays a part in the thriving local business community. We play an active role in the region through our board positions with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce and West London Business. The Heathrow team offers the full range of MKS services and specialisms include supporting business growth, particularly entrepreneurial businesses.

The office also provides audit services for businesses of all sizes; outsourcing; and advise on driving inward investment – ideal, given the office location close to the UK’s biggest airport.

How We Work As a trainee, you'll gain the most from your programme by being immersed in the office environment, working alongside colleagues and learning through observation. While we offer some flexibility depending on office and team requirements, trainees should generally expect to be in the office most working days. Your team will provide specific guidance on attendance expectations when you join.

Travel to and attendance at client sites is also an essential requirement of the position.

With support and training, key responsibilities in the first 12 months will include:

• Develop a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and auditing guidelines.
• Attend client offices and represent the firm professionally as part of the audit team.
• Assist in planning audits, including reviewing prior year information and preparing lead schedules.
• Perform audit testing on key financial areas such as income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Check the accuracy of financial schedules and ensure figures agree with supporting records.
• Prepare financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements.
• Draft corporation tax computations and support tax‑related audit procedures.
• Liaise with clients to gather documentation, clarify queries, and support audit progress.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organised working papers in line with internal…