Audit Assistant/ Semi Senior

TEC Partners Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited is partnering with an Ipswich accountancy practice to recruit an Audit Assistant. This is a great opportunity to develop your audit career in a friendly, supportive environment where learning and progression are encouraged.

You’ll work with Managers and Partners across a variety of clients, assisting audits from planning through to completion and helping clients achieve clear, reliable financial statements.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA part-qualified or studying toward a professional qualification.
• Experience in an accountancy practice, ideally in audit.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident using Excel and accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with audits from planning to completion for a portfolio of clients
• Preparing audit schedules and working papers
• Reviewing financial statements and highlighting key findings to Managers
• Supporting Managers and Seniors with client queries and audit deliverables
• Building relationships with clients and understanding their business needs
• Contributing to continuous improvement of audit processes

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA part-qualified or studying toward

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

NXTGEN is excited to be working with a highly regarded accountancy practice in Ipswich to recruit an Audit Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their audit career in a friendly, supportive environment where learning and progression are genuinely encouraged. The firm prides itself on its modern approach, flexible working, and commitment to helping its team thrive.

As an Audit Assistant, you’ll work closely with Managers and Partners, gaining exposure to a variety of clients across different industries. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to audits from planning through to completion, helping clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with audits from planning to completion for a portfolio of clients
• Preparing audit schedules and working papers
• Reviewing financial statements and highlighting key findings to Managers
• Supporting Managers and Seniors with client queries and audit deliverables
• Building relationships with clients and understanding their business needs
• Contributing to continuous improvement of audit processes

What we’re looking for:

• ACA / ACCA part-qualified, or studying towards a professional accounting qualification
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, ideally in audit
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

If you’re looking for a role where you can gain broad audit experience, take on responsibility early, and work with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. For more details, please contact Annie today.

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience