Audit and Accounts Semi Senior

Fresh People; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh People in Canterbury is seeking a Qualified Auditor to join its Audit & Assurance team. The role is office-based and focuses on delivering high-quality audit work for a varied client portfolio, with exposure to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporates.

You will work closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Partners, handling planning, fieldwork and statutory financial statements, while ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with external audit experience.
• Experience with UK GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Experience across varied client portfolio.
• Ability to manage own workload without team management.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver external audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards.
• Liaise with clients and finance teams.
• Manage workload across multiple engagements.
• Identify audit risks and assist with value-added insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues when appropriate.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

External audit experience

Client relationship skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

The Role - Qualified Auditor

Are you an ACA or ACCA Qualified Auditor looking for a role where you can focus on delivering high-quality audit work, build strong client relationships and continue developing your technical expertise?

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded, established accountancy and advisory firm in Canterbury that is looking to appoint a Qualified Auditor to its growing Audit & Assurance team.

This is a fully office-based position and would suit an experienced audit professional who enjoys being hands-on with client assignments and wants exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio without the requirement to formally manage a team.

The Role

Working closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Partners, you will be responsible for delivering audit assignments across a diverse portfolio including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking external audit assignments from planning and fieldwork through to completion
• Completing detailed audit testing and preparing high-quality working papers
• Assisting with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements
• Ensuring work complies with UK auditing, accounting and regulatory standards
• Identifying audit findings, risks and areas requiring further investigation
• Liaising directly with clients throughout the audit process
• Resolving queries and building strong relationships with client finance teams and key stakeholders
• Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners on assignments
• Managing your own workload across multiple client engagements
• Identifying opportunities to add value to clients beyond the immediate audit requirement
• Collaborating with colleagues across accounts, tax and advisory where appropriate

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice preferred
• Experience working across a varied client portfolio
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting and auditing standards
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing statutory financial statements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence dealing directly with clients
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• A commercial and proactive approach

You do not need to be an experienced people manager for this opportunity. The emphasis is on strong audit capability, technical knowledge, client relationships and the ability to take ownership of your own work.

You will benefit from:

• Varied and high-quality audit exposure
• Direct interaction with clients
• Close working relationships with Managers, Directors and Partners
• Exposure to wider accounts and advisory work
• Continued technical and professional development
• Clear longer-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are a qualified audit professional looking for your next opportunity within a well-established accountancy practice, we would be very interested in hearing from you.