Accounts & Audit Assistant: Build Skills & Client Experience

Pro Talent; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fareham-based firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an Accounts and Audit Assistant. The role splits responsibilities 50/50 between accounts preparation and audit support, with a strong emphasis on learning and development within a busy client base.

You will work alongside the Audit Manager and Portfolio Managers, gaining hands-on experience while benefiting from an internal training programme and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounts preparation
• Willingness to train and develop in both accounts and audits
• Interest in pursuing professional qualification in accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various entities
• Process client data in Xero, Dext, Sage and QuickBooks
• Assist with corporation and personal tax returns under supervision
• Compile accounts packs and respond to information requests
• Support audit fieldwork and testing
• Handle ad hoc tasks like P11Ds and ATED

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting studies in progress

Tools

Xero

Dext

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Fareham-based firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an Accounts and Audit Assistant. The role splits responsibilities 50/50 between accounts preparation and audit support, with a strong emphasis on learning and development within a busy client base.

You will work alongside the Audit Manager and Portfolio Managers, gaining hands-on experience while benefiting from an internal training programme and ongoing development opportunities.