Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated graduate Audit Associate to join our audit team. You’ll support audit planning and testing, review financial records, liaise with clients, and gain hands-on experience while working towards the ICAEW Level 7 qualification. Wage £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Parsons offer above minimum national minimum wage for apprentices; this will be discussed at interview. Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. 35 hours a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work As an Audit Associate, you will have the operational responsibility of providing clients with high quality audit services throughout the fieldwork stage of the audit in compliance with firm procedures and assisting in the evaluation of client internal controls. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Assisting the Audit team with the planning and administration of auditassignments Performing audit tests in line with firm methodology to ensure client financial information is accurate Accurately documenting the required information for sales and purchase invoices, bank statements, payroll records and other sources of data to conclude that transactions have been processed accurately Drafting key client documents including engagement letters for manager review Communicating progress to management, detailing when tasks fall behind planned budgets, and seeking additional tasks if budgets have been outperformed Communicating, with assistance, with clients across a range of mediums including email and in-person to conclude on transactions which do not immediately meet expectation Referencing client financial statements to ensure that sufficient and appropriate audit work has been performed in each audit section Identifying areas for improvement in client systems and communicating these to management Completion of the required level of study, including passing all exams, regularly updating apprenticeship learning journals, training files, etc. Understanding the principles of cybersecurity and how to work safely online Understanding the key role that the finance function plays for our clients and the principles of professional ethics and codes of conduct in a finance environment Applying professional judgement, maintaining and applying a critical eye to transactions and trends within groups of transactions, for reasonableness Completion of all necessary training outlined in the firmwide training plan Where you'll work UNIT 2 SILKWOOD PARK FRYERS WAY OSSETT WF5 9TJ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team. Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate. Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams. Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities. Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results. Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively. Training schedule The successful applicant will train with First Intuition Leeds Limited, undergoing a level 7 ICAEW Professional Apprenticeship Depending on the successful applicant, the role can either begin in June or Septemeber More training information You will participate in a structured ICAEW apprenticeship in pursuit of the ACA qualification at level 7. The qualification blends classroom and online learning with on-the-job practical work experience and is a highly respected, globally recognised professional qualification leading to Chartered Accountant status. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 6 or above (B or above)) A Level in: Numerate (Business, Science, Maths) (grade B or above) x 3 A Levels (Predicted Grades can be included) (grade B or above) Degree in: Undergraduate Degree (grade 2:1 or above.) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Open and honest Self-motivated Flexible and proactive Customer focused Able to make decisions Able to use initiative Able to work under pressure Able to work to deadlines Confident communicator Strong interpersonal skills Committed to the qualification Microsoft Office skills Enthusiasm Commitment to Self - Improving About this employer Parsons provides an array of accountancy services to local and international clients. We serve clients ranging from small owner-managed businesses to large corporations across multiple service lines including audit, statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance and advisory, and corporate finance. Our priorities are to provide business owners peace of mind that their finances are legally compliant, and to provide additional value to help our clients achieve both business and individual financial objectives. The firm is built upon our four corporate values – ambition, clarity, positivity and trust. Team overview Audit comprises a growing team of 13 relationship-driven professionals who solve problems on a daily basis to add value to our clients. In recent years the Audit team has rapidly expanded to support over 40 clients and over £600,000 of annualised fees. The team provides assurance services which are vital to our client base – ensuring their business controls are operating appropriately and other providers of finance with confidence as to the accuracy of the financial statements. The Audit team services clients that turnover between £10m and £130m across a variety of sectors. The vast majority of our clients are statutory audits in the private sector with a small number of pension scheme, charity and academic audits, providing a full array of services clients. http://www.parsons.co.uk (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Parsons offers a clear career pathway for apprentices with a role map and competency frameworks outlining the required skills, behaviours and capabilities expected at each stage of your career. Those joining at Level 7 will begin their career as an Audit Associate, with the opportunity to progress to Audit Semi-Senior as you progress through your qualification and performance criteria are met. As you become more experienced and autonomous in your work, you will assist in supporting and developing less experienced colleagues through their studies and day-to-day responsibilities. Promotion to Audit Senior is achievable around the point of ACA qualification. Qualified colleagues in due course may be promoted to a managerial position, such as an Audit Assistant Manager, and beyond this, further progression is available into team management and leadership roles where appropriate. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011454.