Audit Associate

Saffery; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Bournemouth seeks an Audit Associate. The successful candidate will be an ACA/ACCA student with audit experience, responsible for statutory audits, client engagement, and trainee supervision. The position offers excellent career development opportunities with a supportive team environment and a hybrid working model. Benefits include a 35-hour work week, comprehensive pension scheme, and eligibility for a profit-sharing plan.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies

Profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• Current ACA/ACCA student in 2nd or 3rd year.
• Prior audit experience preferred.
• Flexible, professional approach with strong client service skills.
• Positive attitude and team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory audit and assurance engagements.
• Maintain client relationships and manage audit engagements.
• Supervise and develop new trainees.
• Prepare and review financial statements.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service perception

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA study

Job description

Audit Associate - Bournemouth

We are looking for talented individuals to join the Bournemouth office as an Audit Associate within our Audit Team, the successful candidate is expected to be in their 2nd or 3rd year of ACA/ACCA study with solid technical skills.

The role

As an Associate, you will be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver statutory audit and other assurance engagements to our clients. You will work as part of a team to deliver our uniquely personal and proactive service, upholding the highest standards in client service.

You will:

• work with our expansive and varied client base, including a number of large corporate clients and groups with turnover up to £500m, owner managed businesses and charities
• work on all aspects of statutory audit engagements, from planning through to completion and will also be involved in the preparation and review of group and single entity financial statements
• build and maintain strong relationships with our clients
• supervise, coach and develop new trainees
• benefit from investment in coaching and developing you, with direct support from Qualified staff and one-to-one support from the Manager team

The role provides the opportunity for someone who has commenced their career in the profession to join an organisation and team with a great work-life balance and a genuine interest and focus on you and your career. You will gain experience on large and complex clients in a fast-growing office, creating genuine opportunities for career progression. A full training contract and study support will be provided.

The Team

The Audit Team within the Bournemouth office comprises circa 35 members of staff, from audit trainees up Partners. The team work with all partners within the office, and firmwide, on a variety of tasks including audits, statutory accounts preparation and ad-hoc client queries.

There is a real focus on development within the team, with the aim being for staff to develop their careers long term within the firm. Alongside a commitment to client service, and excellence in their work, there is a willingness to help each other and succeed as a team.

The Office

We offer accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, tax and VAT services, acting for businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally. The portfolio of clients held within the office range from AIM listed clients, large corporate groups to landed estates, with key specialisms in owner managed businesses, property, private wealth and professional practices. Our staff work regularly and closely with their colleagues in our national offices to provide a seamless service to clients, wherever they are located.

You

• The successful candidate will be studying ACA/ACCA
• You should have prior experience in an audit and accounts role, with emphasis on audit experience given this area of growth.
• You should be motivated, organised, commercially minded and have a clear perception of good client service. In addition, you should possess good interpersonal skills, demonstrate initiative and be able to provide accurate work in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• You should display a flexible, professional approach, and have the confidence and ability to establish credibility with Partners and clients.
• Excellent communication skills
• Natural team player is essential, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Although not a pre-requisite, it would be beneficial if you had:

• Driving licence and ability to travel to client premises

Reward and benefits

• A 35 hour working week and a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office (our core hours are 10-4)
• Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
• Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.

About us

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.

When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people.

As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.

We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.