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Audit & Accounts Associate
Hampshire - various locations | Hybrid and flexible working
£35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
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 develops
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The 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. 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 package
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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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