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Audit Semi Senior / Senior - Growing regional independent firm
Near Chelmsford (A12)
£30,000 - £38,000 DOE

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Audit Semi-Senior or Senior to join a well-established and highly regarded Essex based independent accountancy practice. This role is ideal for an ACCA newly qualified or part-qualified studier looking to take the next step in their career within a mixed audit and accounts position, offering strong progression prospects.

The Role

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take responsibility for a varied and interesting audit portfolio, working with a broad range of clients from SMEs and owner-managed businesses to larger groups.

This is a a mixed audit and accounts role, but with a larger focus on audit and offering excellent exposure to varied sectors and the opportunity to build strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Prepare and review audit files, ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Liaise directly with clients, building strong and lasting relationships
• Identify risk areas and provide practical recommendations
• Support managers and partners on larger or more complex engagements
• Ensure all assignments are delivered to deadline and budget

About You

• ACCA part-qualified or recently qualified
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice in an audit-focused role
• Strong technical audit knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements
• Experience working with a varied client base, ideally including SMEs and groups
• Both audit and accounts experience - exposure to preparation of year end accounts
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Salary £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Study support offered
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio both local and national
• Collaborative working environment
• Office-based role with a friendly, supportive and well established team

Please note: Unfortunately, this firm is unable to offer visa sponsorship and applicants must have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

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