Austin Rose
Audit Assistant
Audit Assistant at Austin Rose, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, paying £28,000 - £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
21% below the typical rate for payroll
Reference job/audit-assistant-2446
About the role
Audit Assistant | Top 30 Firm | Aberdeen
Are you an ambitious and forward-thinking finance professional looking to accelerate your career within a market-leading practice?
This Top 30 Firm operates across the UK, Ireland, and the USA, delivering a comprehensive suite of audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management services to a diverse mid-market client base.
As an Audit Assistant you will:
- Assist the audit team in the delivery of audit and accounting services to a diverse client portfolio across various industries and business sectors.
- Support the planning and completion of audit assignments under the guidance of senior team members, including attending client sites for fieldwork.
- Prepare audit working papers and assist with testing, as well as prepare statutory financial statements from client records.
- Build a solid understanding of audit processes, methodologies, and regulatory requirements while communicating effectively with clients and colleagues.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Be actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAS, or equivalent.
- Possess previous practical audit experience within a professional services environment.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Hold strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships and manage multiple tasks effectively.
What You’ll Receive:
- Annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy or carry over leave
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
- Competitive pension scheme
- Hybrid working model with agile working culture supporting flexible hours
At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.
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