Audit Associate

Azets Sweden; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Azets Sweden is a leading accounting and business advisory firm operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. This role provides scope to develop audit and accounts skills, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and manage client relationships.

You will assist on audit assignments and prepare accounts for a variety of businesses. A strong study support package is offered, including tuition coverage and paid time off for studies, with mentoring from senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit assignments and accounts preparation is required.
• Mentoring junior team members and guiding client communication.
• Full study support package with paid study time and Institute fees included.

Responsibilities

• Work on annual audit assignments for clients.
• Provide accounting support to clients from an advisory perspective.
• Collaborate with junior team members and act as a mentor.

Skills

Audit experience

Mentoring

Client management

Teamwork

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

About us

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

The role

The exact type of work you undertake will depend upon your experience and competencies but this role provides real scope to develop your existing skills. Subject to your existing level of experience, you will be expected to assist on audit jobs and assist with audit assignments within the team as required. You will also be required to prepare accounts for a variety of businesses. We have a fantastic study support package to offer. The firm will cover all tuition and Institute fees and you will also be entitled to paid time off for your studies, along with mentoring support.

Key accountabilities

• Work to assist with annual audit assignments for clients
• Provide support to your clients from an accounting perspective
• Work with more junior team members as a mentor to answer day to day queries and guide their journey
• Working both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ensure high levels of communication are maintained with staff, line manager and clients
• Complete your own chargeable time budget
• Being aware of expected utilisation % budgets and working towards delivering this
• Careful narration of your timesheet, capturing accurate analysis of work undertaken
• Ensure that all the hours worked are recorded on your timesheet
• Start the fee process

Skills & experience

• AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Your journey will continue via mentorship by the senior management team to provide soft skills development such as more effective client management and also steps towards staff management