Part Qualified Audit Trainee

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy/sell annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Auto-enrolment pension

Social events

Cycle to Work

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a fast-growing accountancy firm in Sussex/Southern England to recruit a Part Qualified Audit Trainee located near Eastbourne. The role covers planning, delivery and documentation of statutory audits for a diverse client base.

You will be working towards the ACA or ACCA qualification, with experience supporting audits and a solid grasp of FRS 102. Strong communication, organisation, and proficiency with audit software and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting statutory audits (approx two years).
• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Essential knowledge of FRS 102.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to liaise with clients and senior staff.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Confidence using audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of statutory audits for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation to a high standard.
• Complete assigned sections of audit files accurately and within deadlines.
• Identify audit issues and risks; escalate to Audit Manager/Director as appropriate.
• Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; provide professional and responsive service.
• Support and guide junior team members and trainees; share knowledge and provide feedback.
• Manage multiple assignments; prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Job description

My client is excited to announce that they are looking for a Part Qualified Audit Trainee. They are a fast growing accountancy firm with multiple offices looking after thousands of businesses and individuals across Sussex and Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and delivery of statutory audits for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation to a high standard.
• Complete assigned sections of audit files accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Identify audit issues and potential risks, escalating findings to the Audit Manager or Audit Director where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing a professional and responsive service.
• Support and guide junior team members and trainees, sharing knowledge and providing constructive feedback.
• Manage multiple assignments effectively, ensuring work is prioritised and deadlines are met.

About You

• Experience supporting statutory audits, with approximately two years' relevant experience.
• Current studies towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Essential working knowledge of FRS 102.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and senior colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Confidence using audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable experience

• Experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Familiarity with IRIS accounting software.

Benefits

• The option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Generous company social events.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free flu vaccinations.