Audit Executive - Preston

Ambition Europe Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working—two home days/week

25 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Employee recognition awards

Structured succession planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in learning and development

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in Preston is seeking a qualified auditor to own a varied client portfolio, delivering quality audit work from planning to completion. The role offers hybrid working, with two days at home and core hours 10am–2pm, and opportunities for long-term growth.

You will supervise junior staff, build client relationships, meet deadlines, and stay up to date with accounting standards. ACA/ACCA and experience in practice are essential; knowledge of Sage, Excel, Word, and CaseWare is

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid experience gained in an accountancy practice.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments in the field.
• Proficient in Sage, Excel, and Word; knowledge of CaseWare would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, ensuring all deadlines are met and work is carried out in line with relevant regulations.
• Leading on audit planning, including producing planning memoranda, identifying risk areas, and determining the most effective approach to gathering audit evidence.
• Supervising and reviewing the work of senior, semi-senior, and junior team members, ensuring files are complete and all review points are resolved before passing to the manager or partner.
• Corresponding directly with clients to organise assignments, agree timelines, and coordinate scheduling.
• Completing on-site client visits, acting as a trusted point of contact and building strong, lasting working relationships.
• Monitoring filing deadlines across the portfolio, including corporation tax and Companies House submissions.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure compliance work is planned and delivered at the right time.
• Collating and summarising project data into clear, reviewable formats, including draft projections and reports.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Client focus

Commercial awareness

Supervising staff

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Excel

Word

CaseWare

Job description

Are you a qualified auditor looking for a role where your technical skills and client relationships genuinely matter? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded accountancy practice in Preston, taking real ownership of a varied client portfolio and playing a central role in delivering quality audit work from planning through to completion.This is a role for someone who enjoys the full breadth of audit work: the technical challenge, the client contact, and the opportunity to develop the people around them. You'll work closely with managers, directors, and partners in a team that invests seriously in its people and their long-term growth.Working pattern: Hybrid (two home working days per week, core office hours 10am to 2pm).What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, ensuring all deadlines are met and work is carried out in line with relevant regulations
• Leading on audit planning, including producing planning memoranda, identifying risk areas, and determining the most effective approach to gathering audit evidence
• Supervising and reviewing the work of senior, semi-senior, and junior team members, ensuring files are complete and all review points are resolved before passing to the manager or partner
• Corresponding directly with clients to organise assignments, agree timelines, and coordinate scheduling
• Completing on-site client visits, acting as a trusted point of contact and building strong, lasting working relationships
• Monitoring filing deadlines across the portfolio, including corporation tax and Companies House submissions
• Liaising with other departments to ensure compliance work is planned and delivered at the right time
• Collating and summarising project data into clear, reviewable formats, including draft projections and reports

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid experience gained in an accountancy practice
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments in the field
• Proficient in Sage, Excel, and Word; knowledge of CaseWare would be an advantage
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently across a range of clients and colleagues
• Well organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities effectively
• Client-focused and commercially aware
• Some prior experience supervising junior members of staff (6 to 12 months preferred)

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of corporation tax computation preparation
• Experience with CaseWare audit software

Why joinOur client places a genuine emphasis on the wellbeing, development, and recognition of their people, and that commitment is reflected in what they offer:

• Hybrid working with two home working days per week and flexible core hours (10am to 2pm)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
• Competitive salary, negotiable based on your experience and expertise
• Employee recognition awards, including performance bonuses and other recognition initiatives
• Structured succession planning and a supportive management framework to help you achieve your long-term goals
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing free, confidential 24-hour support, including unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual GP services for you and your family
• A culture that takes professional development seriously, with strong investment in learning at every level

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