Audit Associate

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Audit Associate in Southampton, where you'll be part of a dynamic Audit team. This role offers you the chance to work closely with client finance teams, providing assurance and solutions that truly make a difference. You'll gain exposure to various businesses and receive top-notch training as you work towards your Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification. With a focus on collaboration and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to develop their skills and grow as trusted business advisers. Embrace this opportunity to make an impact in the audit field!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Studying towards ACA qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed of project updates.
• Become familiar with audit and accounting software.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Ability to multi-task

Collaborative nature

Education

Studying towards ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in Southampton, which is responsible for planning, performing, and completing the audit process for each assignment. You will ensure clients are provided with a high-quality service, through the effective management of resources and liaison with relevant departments.

As part of our Assurance & Business Services team you will be working directly with client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors. Your working environment will differ on each engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, working collaboratively to provide assurance, advice and solutions that really make a difference.

You will quickly gain exposure to a variety of businesses, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective auditor and trusted business adviser. Alongside your work, you'll receive first-class professional training as you study for the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, which will enable you to gain a full understanding of the technical aspects of audit and accountancy and additional financial advisory services.

As Audit Associate your responsibilities will include among others

• Working as part of a team to undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks
• Developing an understanding of our clients and their business portfolios
• Keeping senior stakeholders informed of project updates
• Becoming familiar with our audit and accounting software
• Resolving queries, whether of an audit or accountancy nature
• Prioritising tasks whilst monitoring time against budget

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

• Studying towards ACA qualification.
• At least 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Ideally a full driving licence with access to a car.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient using IT programmes (e.g Excel, Word).
• Excellent Organisation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Collaborative nature and enjoys working as part of a fun and energetic team.

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme