Job Description

Audit Trainee - Apprentice

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Bootle

At SB&P, we’ve grown our business by helping our clients grow theirs and that’s something we’re really proud of. We’re not just accountants; we’re trusted partners, building genuine relationships and giving the kind of advice that truly makes a difference.

Now, as part of our exciting partnership with DJH, we’re bringing that same people-first approach together with shared values, fresh energy, and even more ways to support our clients to succeed.

And as we continue on this journey, we’re on the lookout for talented, ambitious people to join us and be part of what’s next!

Lets talk about the role...

As an Audit Trainee you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced Audit team to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll:

• Be a part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver to clients & developing your knowledge of the end-to-end audit process
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily
• Work as part of a team to deliver meticulous and efficient audits for a wide range of clients
• Crack on with your personal development plan – shadowing, questioning and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your studies

Let’s talk about you and your skills…

Hungry for a challenge, you’ll:

• Have an excellent academic background, with at least 3 a-levels (or equivalent) graded 5 or above OR a minimum 2:1 classification in your relevant degree.
• Love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• Be like a sponge and enjoy a challenge
• Be motivated to deliver extraordinary service and will embrace our “Proven Process”
• Have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• Thrive working to achieve great things alongside the rest of the team
• Be motivated by a fast paced and bustling environment
• Look at things differently than other people and will enjoy finding alternative solutions

Let’s talk benefits…

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health assistance
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar
• Access to a fantastic tailored Audit Academy to help you excel through your career

Please note: This role is for a summer 2026 start.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about SB&P here.