Audit & Accounts Assistant

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

Want to build your accounts skills and get real audit exposure at the same time?

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Fareham is looking for an Accounts and Audit Assistant, with your time split roughly 50/50 between the two. You'll support the Portfolio Managers with a busy client base and work alongside the Audit Manager on the audit side. It comes with an internal training programme and ongoing development, so it's a strong fit if you're studying or want to grow into a well-rounded practice accountant.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, sole traders and partnerships
• Processing client data on Xero, Dext, Sage and QuickBooks
• Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns under supervision
• Working through file review points and preparing accounts packs
• Liaising with clients to gather information for accounts and audits
• Supporting statutory audits, including testing and fieldwork
• Ad hoc work through the year, including P11Ds and ATED

Why join:

• A structured training programme and real development
• A genuine mix of accounts and audit work
• A varied client base to learn from
• A supportive team that will bring you on

If you want breadth in your training rather than being boxed into one area, this is well worth a conversation.