Charity Audit Associate Apprenticeship (September 2026)

Wage: £25,500 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday, between 9.15am- 5.15pm.
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 3

Summary

The team audits, advises and supports a diverse range of charities and NFPs including; membership bodies, dynamic social enterprises, international NGOs, Arts & Culture charities, academies, care homes, religious orders and more.

Wage £25,500 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday- Friday, between 9.15am- 5.15pm. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 2 years 6 months Positions available 3

What you'll do at work

To act as an apprentice auditor in the Charity Team, working with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations Carry out all audit work, including visiting client sites mainly in and around London and Greater London Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team’s jobs Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible For smaller assignments, plan and complete the audit file as per the Audit Completion Checklist

Where you'll work

BuzzacottEC2V 6DL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Apprentices will work towards a level 3 AAT Assistant accountant apprenticeship, which awards an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you’ll be supported by a manager who will act as your mentor, a buddy, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Learning & Development team. As a single-office practice, you will get to know everybody in the Firm and have the opportunity to shine from day one. As you progress through your training, you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade Level 7/A)Maths (grade Level 7/A)

A Level in:

Any (grade 144 UCAS points)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiative

About this employer

At Buzzacott, more than 600 people work together under one roof at our office in St Paul's, London, making us the largest single office accountancy firm in the UK. We're big enough to display deep knowledge over a range of specialisms, but small enough to understand the power of personal connections.

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After this apprenticeship

Following the completion of AAT Level 3, you will then move on to study towards the AAT Level 4 qualification When your training ends, we continue to help you develop, providing the same opportunities and challenges given to all Buzzacott team members. Continued career progression is supported with a view for further study towards the ACA after completion of the AAT