Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant (Ipswich)

Ensors; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-qualified Assistant to join its Corporate Services (Audit) team in Ipswich. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to continue your accountancy training while gaining valuable experience in a prestigious environment. You will be involved in audit fieldwork, accounts preparation, and have access to comprehensive study support. The firm is known for its diverse client portfolio and commitment to professional development, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you're motivated and eager to learn, this position could be your perfect fit!

Benefits

Study support

Paid time off for studies

In-house training programme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards AAT, ACCA or ICAEW qualifications.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Corporate Services work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for various businesses and assist in audit assignments.
• Lead on small audit jobs and develop planning skills.

Skills

Audit experience

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

AAT, ACCA or ICAEW (ACA) qualifications

Minimum 2 A levels at Grade C or above

Minimum 2.1 degree

Tools

CCH accounts software

Job description

Looking to continue your accountancy training at one of the region's most prestigious and highly regarded practices? We are seeking a part-qualified Assistant to join the growing Corporate Services (Audit) team at our modern office in central Ipswich.

You must be studying towards or have partially completed any of the AAT, ACCA or ICAEW (ACA) qualifications and alongside this, have a minimum of 1 year's recent experience of Corporate Services work within a UK practice environment, to be considered. Full study support will be provided to continue your pathway towards qualification, and clawback coverage will also be considered where applicable. You should also meet the following academic criteria:

• A minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths) OR the equivalent standard in a business-related vocational qualification. If you do not hold a Maths A level, then we expect a minimum attainment of Grade B/Grade 6 in GCSE Maths OR
• Alternatively you should be a graduate, holding a minimum 2.1 degree

About the team

Our client portfolio includes business clients across the spectrum from the very small to groups turning over several hundreds of million pounds including OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes and LLPs. We act for a number of East Anglia's most significant businesses including many household names and also have other clients based locally, throughout the UK and internationally. This means we can offer you exposure to a broad and mixed portfolio of work.

The role

The exact type of work you undertake will depend upon your experience and competencies but this role provides real scope to develop your existing skills. Subject to your existing level of experience, you will be expected to lead (or develop into leading) on small audit jobs and assist on larger audit assignments within the team as required. You will also be required to prepare accounts for a variety of businesses. We have a fantastic study support package to offer. The firm will cover all tuition and Institute fees and you will also be entitled to paid time off for your studies, along with mentoring support.

Essential skills required:

• A recent background in Audit within a UK practice is essential (minimum of one year). Knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP and UK corporation tax would be helpful.
• Must be keen to be involved in all aspects of audit fieldwork and develop into planning audit assignments.
• Experience of CCH accounts software would be advantageous, or other similar software packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, hard working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel. A full UK driving licence and access to own transport are essential.

The package includes:

We offer an attractive salary with many benefits in a friendly working environment. We have an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. The role offers a great opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious team that has gained significant recognition. Ensors has been shortlisted for 'Pensions Accountancy Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Pensions Age Awards. The firm was also shortlisted at the Central & East Insider Dealmaker Awards in 2024, 2023, and won Deal of the Year in 2022. Ensors also secured 1st place in the Experian 2020 Corporate Finance Adviser League Table.

If you are interested in joining our award-winning team and earning while you learn at Ensors, please apply with a covering letter and CV via the 'Apply for this job' button. Please include full details of your achieved academic & professional qualification results to date.

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