Audit Assistant

Reference: 24273_1749208342

Audit Assistant
Cambridge
Up to £35,000 (depending on qualification level and experience) + Study Support

A top 60 accountancy firm is seeking a motivated and ambitious Audit Assistant to join its expanding Corporate Services team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least one year of UK practice experience in external audit work, looking to progress their training and develop within a highly regarded, modern regional firm.

Role Responsibilities

  • Assist on or lead smaller audit assignments and support senior team members on larger audits.
  • Prepare statutory accounts for a broad range of businesses under UK GAAP.
  • Gain exposure to a mixed client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, international groups, charities, LLPs and pension schemes.
  • Contribute to planning and fieldwork stages of audit assignments.
  • Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to ensure delivery of high-quality service.
  • Study towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA or ACA) with full study support provided.

Personal Requirements

  • Currently studying or part-qualified AAT, ACCA, or ACA.
  • Minimum 1 year's recent UK practice experience in external audit.
  • Strong academic background.
  • Familiarity with CCH or similar accounting software desirable.
  • Good understanding of accounts preparation and basic UK tax knowledge beneficial.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and keen to travel for client work when required.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Benefits

  • Full study support.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Health cash plan & private medical insurance.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Enhanced parental pay.
  • Life assurance.
  • Social events and team activities.
  • Option to purchase additional holiday.

This is an ideal next step for someone looking to continue their accountancy training within a high-quality firm, gaining wide-ranging experience and support as they work towards qualification.

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.

£28,000.00 - £35,000.00
Per annum
GBP28000.00 - GBP35000.00 per annum + Study Support

Cambridge

Permanent

Added 06/06/2025
Reference: 24273_1749208342

Audit Assistant

Cambridge
Permanent

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