Audit to TS/FDD

Starting as a B4 audit grad in March and would ideally like to move into a transaction services role in the future.

Probably didn't quite have the grades to get in straight away hence took it safe and applied to audit.

Apart from waiting till senior and transferring internally, is there a quicker way to do this.

For example could I apply for 2025 mid tier and B4 grad programs with a year of audit experience setting me apart from grads coming straight out of uni.

Also, what things can I do now that increase my chances of getting in e.g CFA L1, becoming an excel gun by practicing outside work etc.

Cheers