Audit Associate

Audit Associate Bury St Edmunds £27,000 - £36,000

A highly regarded Top 10 accountancy practice is looking to appoint a part-qualified Audit Associate to support a diverse and high-quality client portfolio. The role offers excellent exposure to a range of industries, hands-on audit experience, and the chance to take on increasing responsibility within a supportive and collaborative environment that actively encourages career progression.

Role Responsibilities

• Take ownership of smaller audit assignments with support from senior team members.
• Assist on larger and more complex audit engagements alongside Seniors and Managers.
• Carry out audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical procedures, both on-site and remotely.
• Plan and complete audit assignments, ensuring files are accurate and compliant.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.
• Identify and communicate key risk areas and matters of concern to senior stakeholders.
• Build and develop strong client relationships.
• Support the achievement of team revenue and profitability targets.
• Contribute to networking and business development activities.

Personal Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / AAT part qualified.
• Minimum of 2 years' audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build client relationships.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and structured progression pathway.
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client base.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and study support.
• Opportunity to develop technical and client-facing skills.
• Involvement in networking and business development initiatives.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.