Audit Associate

Saffery; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy firm located in Manchester is looking for an enthusiastic Audit Associate to join their expanding Audit team. This role requires candidates to be on their 2nd or 3rd year of ACA/ACCA study. Responsibilities include delivering statutory audits, maintaining client relationships, and supervising new trainees. The firm prioritizes professional development and offers a hybrid working model along with excellent benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Prior experience in an audit role is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory audit and assurance engagements.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Supervise and develop new trainees.

Skills

ACA/ACCA studying

Audit experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

CCH AP

CCH AA

Inflo

Job description

Our Manchester office are looking for an experienced, professional and enthusiastic 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Work with our expansive and varied client base, including a number of large corporate clients and groups with turnover up to £500m
• 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 Manchester office comprises over 40 members of staff. There is a real focus on development within the team, with the aim being for our people to develop their careers long term within the firm.

Clients are varied in nature with the opportunity to work on AIM listed organisations, complex groups with overseas links, Owner Managed Businesses and charities and not for profit organisations.

The Office

Our Manchester office is home to 6 partners and over 110 staff. Our modern, purpose-built office space on John Dalton Street has been designed to provide a working space that is conducive to team collaboration and agile working.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• It is preferable to have experience in CCH AP and AA as well as Inflo
• 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 with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (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.