Audit Associate

Grant Thornton UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is hiring an Audit Associate in Cardiff. You will work within the Commercial service line, supporting audits for a varied client base while balancing study commitments toward ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIPFA. The role offers real client exposure and teamwork with senior guidance.

You’ll develop technical skills, gain exposure to financial statements, and grow within a collaborative culture that supports flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Studying for ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIPFA with commitment to professional development.
• Interest in learning UK GAAP and audit processes within a commercial service line.
• Ability to balance client work with study commitments.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an audit team on a varied portfolio of clients.
• Carry out audit fieldwork, testing and documentation to a high standard.
• Help prepare and review financial statements with guidance from seniors.
• Build strong relationships with team members and client contacts.
• Balance day-to-day work with ongoing exam studies with team support.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Curiosity about clients' businesses

Education

Professional qualification in progress (ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Audit Associate, Audit, Commercial service line, Cardiff

Start your audit career with a firm that backs your studies

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored, responsive approach gives clients the expertise they need to grow and make the right decisions about their future.

You’re part way through your professional qualification and ready to learn from people who do this brilliantly. Now’s the time to build your technical skills, get real client exposure and grow with a firm that supports you at every stage.

Why Cardiff?

Cardiff gives you a proper career in audit and professional services, with a lifestyle to match. It’s the capital of Wales and a hub for financial and professional services, so you’ll work with a varied mix of ambitious businesses. It’s compact and easy to get around, with Cardiff Bay, great food and music, and the coast and Brecon Beacons on your doorstep. Add strong rail links to Bristol and London, and you get the best of both worlds.

We’re happy to talk flexible working, including reduced hours, and we’ll support you to balance work and life.

A look into the role

As an Audit Associate in our Commercial service line, you will:

• Work as part of an audit team on a varied portfolio of clients, supporting the delivery of quality audits
• Carry out audit fieldwork, including testing, documenting your work and preparing working papers to a high standard
• Help prepare and review aspects of financial statements, with guidance from more experienced colleagues
• Build strong working relationships with your team and with client contacts
• Learn from your seniors and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows
• Balance your day job with your exam studies, with the support of your team

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum you’ll need is to be studying for a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIPFA). It would be great if you had some of the following, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• A working understanding of UK GAAP and FRS 102 (or a keen interest in learning it)
• Curiosity about our clients and how their businesses work
• Confidence using Microsoft packages, with audit software experience a bonus
• Good organisation and the ability to manage your time between client work and study
• A genuine interest in building your technical knowledge

Knowing we’re right for you

Our culture thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. We value difference and respect our colleagues, which helps people perform at their best and realise their potential.

You’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring. The things that set you apart, we value them, and you’re free to bring your whole self to work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. We’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles and we’ll always do our best to keep work and life in balance.

Your impact here goes beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, you’ll be giving back to society. That drive to do the right thing runs through everything we do, grounded in our values: purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.