Dains Accountants Limited
Audit

Audit Apprentice

Full Time
Birmingham

Are you considering an apprenticeship programme at Dains Accountants? Dains Accountants are recruiting an apprentice to join our highly successful and expanding Audit team, in Birmingham. You will be in a prime City centre location working and learning from talented professionals of all levels, including Directors and Partners.





What is an Apprenticeship?





An apprenticeship programme allows you to learn while you earn. The programme is designed for you to gain real work experience whilst studying for your chosen qualification.





Who are Dains Accountants?





Dains is a firm of chartered accountants & business advisers, who form part of the Dains group of companies.





We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we look to provide the best working environment, along with hybrid and smart working options and generous benefits. We listen, learn, and evolve as we strive to make Dains a great place to work.





What qualification will I study?





You will study for a CFAB qualification.





ICAEW CFAB is a stand-alone certificate-level qualification.





The CFAB can be the start of your journey towards gaining the ICAEW, ACA qualification.





How long will it take?





The CFAB course will take 18 months to complete, which you do whilst gaining vital commercial and professional experience working alongside Dains audit experts.





Responsibilities:






  • To carry out client audit work under the direction of the Audit Senior or Semi Senior using the firm’s approach




  • To investigate and resolve problems arising during the audit under the supervision of the Audit Senior or Semi Senior




  • To gain familiarisation with the client’s internal reporting and control procedures




  • Ensure the work is recorded clearly and concisely and working papers are legible and well presented




  • To bring to the attention of the Audit Senior or Semi Senior anything which is not understood, or which is inconsistent with expectations




  • To provide ad-hoc support to other members of the audit department as required





Attributes:






  • Minimum Grade B in Maths and English Language at GCSE level or equivalent




  • Self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative




  • Excellent organisational skills




  • A positive, proactive and willing attitude




  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail




  • A flexible approach to working


Our Commitment to you

Job CategoryAudit
Benefit 1Fully funded apprenticeship
Benefit 225 days annual leave increasing to 30 days for long service (plus normal statutory bank holidays)
Benefit 3Holiday trading
Benefit 4Cycle to work scheme
Benefit 5Greener car scheme
Benefit 6Paid professional subscriptions
Benefit 7Regular performance reviews and training opportunities
Benefit 8Personal development and career plans
Benefit 9Reward & Recognition scheme
Benefit 10Smart/Flexible/Hybrid working hours
Benefit 11Paid Volunteer days
Benefit 12Referral schemes
Benefit 13Wellbeing refreshments

How to Apply

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job you are applying for).

A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.

Application Process

Step 1
Applications

Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to Nicola Jones.

Step 2
Assessment

If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

Step 3
Interview

Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4
Evaluation

You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.

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Dains Accountants Limited registered in England and Wales. Registered company number: 13775282. Registered office: St. Johns Court, Wiltell Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9DS.

Dains Audit Limited registered in England and Wales. Registered company number: 13775287. Registered office: St. Johns Court, Wiltell Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9DS.

Dains LLP Registered company number: OC331125. Registered office:  15 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3  2BH. Dains is a trading name of Dains LLP. The Principles are the Members of the Limited Liability Partnership and hold the title of Partner.

Other businesses within the Dains group of companies include Isosceles Finance and William Duncan + Co Accountants.

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Dains Accountants Limited is registered in England and Wales for a range of business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. A list of directors is held at the registered office.

Dains Audit Limited is registered to carry out audit work in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Details about our audit registration can be viewed at www.auditregister.org.uk under number C009460081 for the UK. A list of directors is held at the registered office.

Dains LLP is a limited liability partnership registered to carry on audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Details about our audit registration can be viewed at www.auditregister.org.uk under number C001528129 for the UK.

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