Audit Associate - Graduate - September 2026

PKF Littlejohn

Leeds, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: life assurance, private m...
On-site
Aca professional examination commitment
Double entry bookkeeping knowledge
Audit evidence documentation skills
PKF Littlejohn is seeking an Audit Associate Graduate for their Leeds office, focusing on the financial services sector. The role involves developing accounting knowledge and audit techniques while working with a diverse range of clients, particularly in complex areas like insurance and asset management

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing a comprehensive working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and completing audit sections such as fixed assets and bank reconciliations.
  • Candidates are expected to begin passing the ACA professional examinations first time while gaining specific expertise in the UK insurance and financial services sectors.
  • The firm offers a hybrid working model, enhanced pension matching, and opportunities for secondments within its global network of over 20,000 people.

Matching Summary

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PKF Littlejohn is seeking an Audit Associate Graduate for their Leeds office, focusing on the financial services sector. The role involves developing accounting knowledge and audit techniques while working with a diverse range of clients, particularly in complex areas like insurance and asset management.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Life assurance, private medical, enhanced pension matching, season ticket loan, sabbaticals, secondments

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ACA professional examination commitment
  • Double entry bookkeeping knowledge
  • Audit evidence documentation skills
  • Financial services sector understanding
  • FCA and Lloyd's regulations awareness

Nice-to-have

  • Commercial awareness and business acumen
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Problem-solving and persuasive communication
  • Team player with good attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2.2 degree or equivalent
  • 112 UCAS points from three A Levels
  • Grade 6 in Maths and English GCSEs
  • Commitment to passing ACA exams

Work Rights

Not specified

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