Audit Associate

Michael Page; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Liverpool is seeking an Audit Associate to work closely with managers and clients on high-quality audits. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA studies underway and 12-18 months of experience in an audit role. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive study support, and a clear pathway for career progression within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional days' leave

Full study support package

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance cover

Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discounts platform

A clear pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• 12-18 months' experience working in audit within an accountancy practice.
• Ability to commute to Liverpool 2 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit work in accordance with planning documentation.
• Assist Lead Audit Associates with audit fieldwork.
• Support and finalize audit engagements directly with the client.
• Draft reports, letters, and other documentation for clients.
• Involvement in forensic accounting and financial due diligence reporting.

Skills

Strong written and spoken communication skills

Good organisational and time management skills

High attention to detail

Analytical and methodical approach

Proactivity and self-motivation

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

ACA/ACCA studies underway

Job description

Overview

As an Audit Associate in the Liverpool office, you will work closely with managers, directors, and partners to deliver high-quality audits across a diverse client base, gaining exposure to a broad range of industries and assignments. You'll be supported with professional study, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities as the firm continues its rapid growth.

Client Details

This independent firm provides a full range of services including audit, tax, advisory, and specialist reporting. They work with an exciting mix of clients, from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses to professional investors, public authorities, and private individuals. Their people-first culture combines the resources of a growing practice with the close-knit feel of a collaborative team.

Description

The Audit Associate will play a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and completion of audits, working directly with clients and senior team members. Alongside core audit work, there will also be opportunities to contribute to specialist assignments such as assurance reporting, forensic accounting, and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit work in accordance with planning documentation.
• Assist Lead Audit Associates / Senior Audit Associates with audit fieldwork.
• Support, plan and finalise audit engagements, working directly with the client under Manager / Director / Partner supervision.
• Direct communication with client finance staff to obtain audit evidence.
• Drafting of reports, letters and other documentation to be provided to clients.
• Progress and develop your own skills and knowledge in line with your agreed goals and objectives.
• Ad-hoc assignments, including potential opportunities to be involved in other assurance report assignments (service charge, client money, SRA, grant claims, etc), forensic accounting and financial due diligence reporting.

Profile

The ideal Audit Associate will have:

• ACA/ACCA studies underway
• 12-18 months' experience working in audit within an accountancy practice
• Strong written and spoken communication skills, especially with clients
• Good organisational and time management skills, able to work under pressure
• High attention to detail and an analytical, methodical approach
• Proactivity, self-motivation, and strong interpersonal skills
• Be able to commute to Liverpool 2 times per week

Job Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave
• Full study support package (including Kaplan tuition for ACA/ACCA)
• Enhanced pension contributions (4% minimum)
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential 24/7 support)
• Corporate discounts platform
• A clear pathway for career progression within a rapidly growing audit practice
• Hybrid working with 2 days a week in office