Audit Associate

Looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work-life balance is genuinely respected? As an Audit & Assurance Associate in the South East, you'll join a team that puts people first, offers real flexibility, and invests in your future. If you're ready to step up, lead, and make a difference, this could be your next move.Reporting to the Audit & Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and completing audit fieldwork, substantive and analytical procedures
• Planning and finalising audit assignments, ensuring files are fully documented and compliant
• Preparing statutory financial statements from client data
• Identifying and escalating high-level risk areas or concerns to senior management
• Using your judgement to deliver quality work and support the team
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating junior colleagues as you help shape their careers

What you will need:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Audit Senior, Audit Associate, or Assurance Associate
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and assurance standards
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude

What you will get:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Agile and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Access to an employee benefits portal with cashback and vouchers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including career coaching
• Regular social events and a supportive, inclusive team culture

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.