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Audit Assistant
Ipswich

A respected and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Ipswich is seeking an Audit Assistant to join their Corporate Audit and Advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified professional to further develop their technical skills and play an active role in delivering high-quality audit services to a diverse client base.
The role will offer varied exposure to financial statement audits, team collaboration and client engagement, within a supportive and flexible working environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake audit fieldwork across a variety of Financial Statement areas with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of individual and group financial statements (primarily under UK GAAP).
• Develop strong relationships with client teams and maintain excellent client service standards.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulatory and internal standards.
• Monitor and manage job budgets, deadlines, and productivity targets.
• Communicate workload and progress effectively with managers and assignment leads.
• Participate in CPD and internal training to maintain and develop both technical and personal skills.
• Provide feedback and support to junior team members as appropriate.
• Adhere to internal risk management procedures and contribute to a positive team culture.

Personal Requirements

• Actively studying towards ACA or ACCA (or equivalent).
• AAT Level 4 qualified (if applicable).
• Experience in external audit with a range of clients and sectors, including commercial and not-for-profit.
• Familiarity with preparing financial statements and tax computations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using accounting and audit software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Adaptable, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Committed to delivering quality client service and working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to other regional offices when required.

Benefits

• Generous Holiday Allowance.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension with employer contributions rising with length of service.
• Medicash Plan.
• Paid sickness.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Group Income Protection.
• Annual salary review.
• Option to purchase PMI.

If you're an aspiring audit professional looking to grow within a well-regarded regional firm that values teamwork, development, and client service, we'd love to hear from you.

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.