Audit Associate - Top 10 Accounting Firm

Butler Rose Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 GP access

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd. in Norwich is seeking an experienced Audit Associate to join a Top 10 accounting firm. The role offers ownership of smaller audits while supporting seniors on larger engagements, with exposure to a varied client base and a supportive team environment.

Requirements include ACA/ACCA/AAT part-qualification (or equivalent experience) and at least two years’ audit experience in a UK practice. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or AAT part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in an audit environment within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and Auditing Standards.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, audit testing assertions and standard audit procedures.
• Experience completing more complex audit testing with appropriate supervision.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage audit assignments effectively.
• Good communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek appropriate support.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit fieldwork, including planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, both in the office and at client premises where required.
• Take responsibility for delivering individual sections of audit assignments under appropriate senior supervision.
• Plan and complete audit assignments, ensuring files contain appropriate and sufficient documentation.
• Take ownership of smaller audit assignments with support from a manager.
• Support Seniors and Assistant Managers on larger and more complex assignments.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.
• Identify and highlight high-level risks and matters of concern to the Partner or Manager.
• Complete more complex audit testing across areas including investments and related parties.
• Apply relevant audit assertions, testing procedures and accounting principles.
• Work towards the successful delivery of audit assignments within agreed revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in local networking and business development activities.
• Provide coaching and support to junior members of the team.

Skills

Audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Client relationship mgmt

Independent work

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT part-qualified

Tools

Auditing standards

Job description

Audit Associate - Top 10 Accounting Firm
Norwich
£24,000 - £35,000

A Top 10 accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit Associate to join its Norwich team. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional to take greater ownership of smaller assignments while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex audits. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, opportunities to develop client relationships and the chance to further develop your technical and commercial audit experience within a supportive team environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Complete audit fieldwork, including planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, both in the office and at client premises where required.
• Take responsibility for delivering individual sections of audit assignments under appropriate senior supervision.
• Plan and complete audit assignments, ensuring files contain appropriate and sufficient documentation.
• Take ownership of smaller audit assignments with support from a manager.
• Support Seniors and Assistant Managers on larger and more complex assignments.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.
• Identify and highlight high-level risks and matters of concern to the Partner or Manager.
• Complete more complex audit testing across areas including investments and related parties.
• Apply relevant audit assertions, testing procedures and accounting principles.
• Work towards the successful delivery of audit assignments within agreed revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in local networking and business development activities.
• Provide coaching and support to junior members of the team.

Personal Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or AAT part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in an audit environment within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and Auditing Standards.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, audit testing assertions and standard audit procedures.
• Experience completing more complex audit testing with appropriate supervision.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage audit assignments effectively.
• Good communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek appropriate support.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 24/7 GP access.
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and Health Cash Plan.
• Life assurance automatically provided to all employees.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Travel Insurance, Electric Vehicle scheme, Cycle to Work and Tech scheme.
• Access to employee wellbeing programme, supporting mental, physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

If you are an experienced Audit Associate looking for your next opportunity, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your audit career within a practice of choice.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.