Audit and Accounts Senior

ICAEW; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

No-overtime policy

ACA/ACCA study support

Repayment of training or qualification

Structured progression programme

Regular career development discussions

Exposure to groups and private equity‑

Exposure to groups and private equity‑

Support from experienced managers and

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking an Audit & Accounts Associate in Hampshire with hybrid and flexible working. The role spans audit and accounts across a varied portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, groups and private equity-backed organisations.

You will support planning and completion of audits, perform fieldwork, prepare audit files, and assist with statutory accounts. The firm encourages ACA/ACCA study and supports progression with a no-overtime policy and structured development.

Qualifications

• Two years' audit experience in an accountancy firm.
• Studying towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong organisational and collaborative skills.
• Experience with statutory accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Audit experience

Client liaison

Analytical testing

Team collaboration

Organisation

Education

ACA/ACCA in progress

Job description

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

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

This is a particularly good opportunity if you want to build stronger audit experience without sacrificing your work-life balance.