Your new Company
A growing and ambitious accountancy firm is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Associate to its expanding team. The firm works with an interesting mix of clients, including growing owner-managed businesses, groups and private equity-backed organisations.The position has been created as part of continued growth and offers a supportive environment in which you can complete your professional qualifications while steadily increasing your responsibility.
Your new role
You will work across a varied portfolio of audit and accounts assignments, gaining exposure to businesses of different sizes and structures.Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the planning and completion of audit assignments
Undertaking audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical testing
Preparing clear and properly documented audit files
Preparing statutory accounts from client records
Identifying potential risks or areas requiring further review
Liaising directly with clients throughout assignments
Working closely with senior colleagues, managers and partners
Supporting more junior members of the team as your experience developsThe balance of audit and accounts work will give you broad technical experience rather than limiting you to one area.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be studying towards the ACA or ACCA qualification and will ideally have at least two years' experience working in audit within an accountancy firm.You should be comfortable working as part of an audit team and have some practical experience of audit fieldwork and accounts preparation. T
the firm is looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and keen to continue progressing professionally.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience and qualification progress, alongside:
Hybrid working
Flexible working arrangements
A no-overtime policy
Continued ACA or ACCA study support
Repayment of outstanding training or qualification fees, where applicable
A structured progression programme
Regular career development conversations
Exposure to groups and private equity-backed organisations
Support from experienced managers and partners
A wider benefits packageThis is a particularly good opportunity if you want to build stronger audit experience without sacrificing your work-life balance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Audit & Accounts Associate opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Kathryn Lee for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are considering a move within accountancy practice, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year