Audit Semi-Senior

Ambition; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days leave

Wellbeing allowance

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Enhanced parental leave

Social initiatives

Job summary

Ambition is seeking an Audit Semi-Senior for their growing UK practice in Essex. You will support audits from planning to completion, liaising with clients and teams to gather evidence and meet deadlines.

You'll be developing technical skills in audit methodology, UK accounting, and client relationship management, with progression opportunities as you build confidence and capability within the team.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Recent, demonstrable external audit experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Developing knowledge of audit methodology and UK financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion under UK standards.
• Producing clear working papers documenting evidence and conclusions.
• Understanding audit risks and accounting issues and escalating where needed.
• Owning timely completion of assigned work and coordinating junior colleagues.
• Coaching trainees and communicating with clients to obtain audit evidence.
• Maintaining well-organised audit files and timely review points.
• Assisting with statutory financial statements and schedules under UK law.

Skills

External audit

UK accounting standards

Client liaison

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACA in progress

Job description

Are you a part-qualified auditor looking for a role where you can take on real responsibility, develop your technical skills, and build meaningful client relationships?

Our client is a well-respected and growing UK accountancy practice looking for an Audit Semi-Senior to join their Audit and Assurance team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the delivery of audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors, with progressive responsibility as your confidence and capability grow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion, in line with UK auditing standards and the firm's methodology
• Completing allocated audit sections and producing clear, well-organised working papers that document evidence obtained and conclusions reached
• Developing a solid understanding of key audit risks and accounting issues, escalating matters promptly to the Audit Senior, Manager or Partner
• Taking ownership of the timely completion of assigned work and, where appropriate, helping to coordinate the work of more junior colleagues
• Coaching and guiding trainees on audit assignments, escalating any technical or performance concerns to senior colleagues
• Building effective working relationships with clients, liaising professionally to obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner
• Clearing review points promptly, following up on outstanding matters and maintaining a well-organised, complete audit file
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting schedules in line with UK accounting and company law requirements
• Maintaining accurate time recording, working within assignment budgets and providing regular progress updates to the Audit Senior and Manager
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams as required
• Keeping technical knowledge current, applying professional scepticism throughout and complying with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies
• Staying alert to developments in clients' businesses and communicating potential service opportunities to senior colleagues

What We're Looking For

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification
• Recent, demonstrable external audit experience gained in a UK accountancy practice
• Developing knowledge of audit methodology and UK financial reporting requirements
• Strong attention to detail and an enquiring, questioning mindset
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Clear and professional communication skills, both with clients and colleagues
• A collaborative, supportive approach to teamwork

Nice to Have

• Exposure to a multi-sector client portfolio
• Experience supporting or coaching more junior team members

Why Join

Our client offers genuine career progression within a firm that takes its people's development seriously. You'll have access to:

• Flexible and agile working, underpinned by a strong commitment to employee wellbeing
• 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• A £400 annual wellbeing allowance to spend as you choose
• A paid day off on your birthday
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Employer pension scheme, with contributions increasing in line with your service
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages
• Opportunities to get involved in social, charitable and environmental initiatives

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend