Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee (Nonprofit sector)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£42,000 / year
CATEGORY
Accounting/Audit
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SKILLS

ICAEW ACA qualification Audit fieldwork Financial statements Tax computations Double entry accounting Client communication Non-profit experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual who is nearing completion of their ICAEW ACA qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and accredited training firm that is committed to delivering first-class professional development in a collaborative and friendly working environment.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to internal and external training, you’ll learn on the job through a range of key responsibilities including, but not limited to:

  • Conducting audit fieldwork on behalf of a wide variety of nonprofit clients, with support from the wider audit team.
  • Drafting recommendations for improvements to clients’ financial systems and controls
  • Attending client meetings with the wider team.
  • Assist in planning audits, including reviewing prior year information and preparing lead schedules
  • Prepare financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements
  • Draft corporation tax computations and support tax-related audit procedures.
  • Support the preparation of audit close-out meeting materials and discussion points.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, including technical and  tax departments.
  • Help manage client expectations and meet deadlines throughout the audit process.
  • Maintaining knowledge of all relevant ISA requirements and MKS internal policies in producing audit files.
  • Demonstrating a solid understanding of double entry accounting/bookkeeping.
  • Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development.

Who are we looking for?

- Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having begun or completed professional level papers - Have achieved a 2:1 or above, from a degree in any discipline. Or, progressed onto the ACA qualification via an alternative route, such as completing AAT Level 4 - Have obtained at least 112 UCAS points from three A-Levels, or equivalent qualifications. - At least 1 year of audit experience and experience of working with non-profit clients is mandatory - Technically competent - Experience of Pro-audit, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, Quickbooks  and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable - We’re looking for people who are excellent communicators, adaptable, enjoy building  relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.

Early talent | Careers in accountancy – [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (mooreks.co.uk)

About [Employer hidden]

At [Employer hidden], we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.

Working with small, medium and large clients, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm with expertise across multiple sectors, uniquely positioned to help people realise their ambitions.

Our London and regional teams deliver quality results locally and nationally, and worldwide alongside the Moore Global network.

Through respect, collaboration and active listening, understanding is at the heart of everything we do with our clients, colleagues and communities. We value people and projects that promote positive change for the future.

Come and join us to make a difference.

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