Audit Assistant

Salary/Rate:£26,000 - £40,000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Southampton
County:Hampshire
Sector:Accountancy Practice
Job ref:AASO
Post Date:October 26, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Todd Grainger
Todd Grainger
Director / Accounts and Legal Recruitment Specialist (South)

About the Role

Audit Semi Senior – Southampton

Hybrid Working | Full ACA/ACCA Study Support | Long-Term Progression

In this role, you'll be assisting with external audit assignments from planning through to completion, working with a varied portfolio of clients while developing your technical skills and progressing towards qualification.

What's on Offer?

  • Hybrid working and flexible hours
  • Full ACA/ACCA study support, including ongoing mentoring and training
  • Genuine opportunities to progress into Audit Senior and management roles
  • Friendly, supportive and sociable team environment
  • Exposure to a wide range of clients across different industries
  • Opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and take on more responsibility
  • A collaborative working environment with a focus on work-life balance

The Company & Role

We're recruiting for a well-established accountancy practice in Southampton that's looking to welcome an Audit Semi Senior to its growing team.

Our client places a real emphasis on developing its people, offering a supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, build your confidence and progress your career.

You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of audit assignments, gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills develop.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with external audits from planning through to fieldwork and completion
  • Preparing audit working papers and completing substantive testing
  • Working with clients across a variety of sectors, including owner-managed businesses and larger organisations
  • Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
  • Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts where required
  • Working closely with Audit Seniors and Managers to ensure assignments are completed efficiently
  • Supporting junior colleagues as your experience develops

About You

We're keen to hear from anyone with previous external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.

Ideally, you'll have around 1–3 years' experience and be studying towards ACA or ACCA, although candidates at different stages of their qualifications are welcome.

Don't tick every box? Apply anyway! We recruit for a variety of accountancy practice roles across Southampton, Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Your CV won't be sent directly to our client. We'll speak with you first, discuss the opportunity in detail and only submit your application once you're happy to proceed.

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