Audit Associate

Hays PLC; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Bournemouth seeks a part-qualified ACA/ACCA professional for an Audit Associate role. This position offers a blend of technical challenges and client exposure, with a focus on career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

35-hour work week with hybrid flexibility

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Profit-sharing plan

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Solid experience in audit and accounts, ideally with a focus on audit.
• Confidence to build credibility with clients and senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit fieldwork from planning through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing group and single-entity financial statements.
• Coaching and supervising junior trainees.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactive Approach

Team Player

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or AAT qualified

Job description

Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working | Career-Defining Opportunity

Are you a part-qualified ACA/ACCA professional looking to accelerate your audit career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment?

We're working with a highly regarded accountancy practice in Bournemouth that is expanding its Audit Team due to continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone in their 2nd or 3rd year of ACA/ACCA studies who's ready to take on more responsibility and gain exposure to a diverse and high-calibre client base.

The Role

As an Audit Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering statutory audits and assurance engagements for a wide range of clients, including large corporates and groups with turnovers up to £500m. You'll be involved in:

• Leading audit fieldwork from planning through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing group and single-entity financial statements
• Building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service
• Coaching and supervising junior trainees
• Collaborating closely with qualified staff and receiving one-to-one support from managers

This role offers a unique blend of technical challenge, client exposure, and career development in a firm that genuinely values work-life balance and personal growth.

What You'll Bring

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or AAT qualified
• Solid experience in audit and accounts, ideally with a focus on audit
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised, and commercially minded approach
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Confidence to build credibility with clients and senior colleagues
• Willingness to work from the office 60% of the time to support learning and collaboration

Why Join This Team?

• Supportive Culture: Regular check-ins with your manager and a team that values collegiality, enthusiasm, integrity, and excellence
• Career Progression: Exposure to large and complex clients in a fast-growing office with clear paths for advancement
• Vibrant Environment: A close-knit team within a national network, offering the best of both worlds
• Training & Development: Full study support and a structured training contract to help you succeed

Benefits & Perks

• 35-hour work week with hybrid flexibility (up to 3 days WFH)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme & life assurance
• Profit-sharing plan (paid in December)
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Family-friendly policies and a wide range of flexible benefits

If you're ready to take the next step in your audit career with a firm that invests in your future and values your contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Please note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.