Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Department: Audit & Assurance
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000
We’re working with a fast-growing, tech-enabled accountancy firm on a mission to become the UK’s leading SME advisory specialist. Their focus is on helping ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals and make a real impact – and now they’re looking to expand their high-calibre team with a new Audit Associate.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking business that champions learning, values diversity, and empowers its people to do their best work. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience across the full audit process, develop strong technical expertise, and engage directly with CFOs, CEOs, and founders from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion
- Working across a varied SME and small-cap client portfolio alongside audit managers and directors
- Regularly working both remotely and on-site at client premises
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members, helping them understand objectives and contribute effectively
- Gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and financial issues that go beyond box-ticking
- Actively studying ACA or ACCA
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to engage confidently with clients and team members
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines
- A genuine interest in supporting SMEs and working with entrepreneurial clients
- Collaborative approach and a passion for continuous learning
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment (typically up to 2 days a week from home)
- 37.5-hour working week with core hours of 10am – 4pm
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week from home)
- Fast-paced, supportive and inclusive team culture
- Clear progression path and structured development support
- Early exposure to decision-makers and real influence on client outcomes
- A chance to be part of a modern, growing firm that’s reshaping the future of accounting
