TPF Recruitment
2026 Graduate / School Leaver - Trainee External Auditor

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Job Opportunity: 2026 Graduate / School Leaver - Trainee Auditor
Sector: Audit & Assurance
Excellent opportunity for a 2026 graduate to join a well-established and reputable accountancy practice in the KT area.
The successful candidate will have recently graduated in 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree at grade 2:1 or First or will have just received their A-Level results and be looking for an apprenticeship within accountancy. Finance or maths-related A-Levels are preferred, with a minimum B grade achieved.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Our client offers full ACA study support alongside structured on-the-job training within the audit team.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to begin your career as an Audit Trainee with a highly regarded accountancy firm.
Requirements
- Degree with a minimum of 2:1 classification (graduating in 2026)
- Maths / finance / accounting A-Levels preferred
- Genuine passion to complete the ACA and work within audit - this must be demonstrated from your initial call with TPF Recruitment
- Please ensure your grades are on your CV / application in order for us to process it efficiently.


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Benefits
- Competitive graduate starting salary
- Full ACA study support
Due to the sheer number of applications we receive for trainee accountant roles we will be unable to respond to every application.
We are also unable to consider applications for those candidates on a student visa, or requiring sponsorship, as our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Role managed by Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment | kourtney@tpfrecruitment.com
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