Job Description

ROLE PROFILE - INTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE (TRAINEE)

Why Join us?

At Clive Owen LLP, internal audit isn't about ticking boxes, it's about helping organisations improve, grow, and gain confidence in how they run. As an Internal Audit Associate, you'll get hands on experience working with clients (particularly in the education sector to start with) and learn how to evaluate systems, spot risks and suggest improvements. You'll be part of a supportive team, use the latest technology and build skills that will set you for a career full of opportunities in audit and beyond.

What you'll be doing?

Planning assignments, liaising with clients and preparing working papers for testing

Prepare audit reports and contribute to client deliverables

Support the wider audit and accounts team on statutory audits and accounts prep

Act as a point of contact for clients on ad hoc queries

Join and contribute to department meetings

Suggest wats to improve systems, processes and controls

Visit clients across the North-East and Yorkshire, gaining valuable exposure

What we're looking for

We value enthusiasm and potential just as much as prior expereince

Essential

3 A-Levels at grades A*-C (or equivalent) and a desire to study AAT

Strong organisational skills with the ability to deliver on time

Excellent communication skills, comfortable with clients face to face, by phone and email

Good IT skills (Excel is your friend)

High attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive and able to show initiative when solving problems

Flexible, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities

Willingness to travel to client sites

Nice to Have

Knowledge of accounting software (Sage, Iris, Access, Xero)

Awareness of the education sector

What you'll get from us

Professional Qualifications

: Study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA

Real world experience

: Work directly with clients from day one

Career Progression

: A clear pathway into senior audit and advisory roles

Mentorship & Support

: Learn from experienced auditors and managers

Modern tools:

Training in leading audit and accounting software

Key Skills you'll build

Internal audit and assurance expertise

Report writing and communication skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Organisation and time management

Confidence in working directly with clients

If you're detail driven, curious, and excited to start your career in internal audit with a firm that values your growth,

we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Graduate

Work Location: In person