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Audit Assistant or Semi-Senior

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Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £36k Annual
Full-Time
TPF Recruitment are currently supporting a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants with offices across the South East, who are looking to recruit an Audit Assistant or Audit Semi-Senior to join their growing team. As part of a leading and reputable firm, you’ll gain exposure to a varied client portfolio, excellent training, and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous practice experience who is looking to continue developing their audit and accounts career within a supportive and modern firm.

The Role

As an Audit Assistant / Semi-Senior, you will work closely with Managers and Seniors across a broad range of audit and accounts assignments for owner-managed businesses and corporate clients. Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with statutory audits for limited companies across a variety of sectors

Preparing statutory accounts and supporting working papers

Carrying out substantive testing and analytical review work

Supporting the completion of corporation tax computations

Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries professionally

Working closely with senior members of the team to deliver assignments efficiently and accurately

Building knowledge of accounting standards, audit regulations, and compliance requirements

Contributing positively to the wider team and supporting junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

Must have previous experience working in an external audit role within an accountancy practice environment

Exposure to audit assignments for UK limited companies

Studying ACA or ACCA, or qualified by experience

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines effectively

Experience using software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or KashFlow

A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Salary circa £28,000 - £36,000 depending on experience and qualification status

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Genuine, flexible working hours (it is possible in audit!)

Hybrid working policy

Full study support and continued professional development

Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a leading regional firm

Please contact Joe Potter on (phone number removed) (tel), (phone number removed) (mob), , or via for a confidential conversation.

Refer a friend...

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)

Reference: 225133286

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Audit Assistant or Semi-Senior

CV-Library

Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £36k Annual
Full-Time
TPF Recruitment are currently supporting a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants with offices across the South East, who are looking to recruit an Audit Assistant or Audit Semi-Senior to join their growing team. As part of a leading and reputable firm, you’ll gain exposure to a varied client portfolio, excellent training, and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous practice experience who is looking to continue developing their audit and accounts career within a supportive and modern firm.

The Role

As an Audit Assistant / Semi-Senior, you will work closely with Managers and Seniors across a broad range of audit and accounts assignments for owner-managed businesses and corporate clients. Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with statutory audits for limited companies across a variety of sectors

Preparing statutory accounts and supporting working papers

Carrying out substantive testing and analytical review work

Supporting the completion of corporation tax computations

Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries professionally

Working closely with senior members of the team to deliver assignments efficiently and accurately

Building knowledge of accounting standards, audit regulations, and compliance requirements

Contributing positively to the wider team and supporting junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

Must have previous experience working in an external audit role within an accountancy practice environment

Exposure to audit assignments for UK limited companies

Studying ACA or ACCA, or qualified by experience

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines effectively

Experience using software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or KashFlow

A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Salary circa £28,000 - £36,000 depending on experience and qualification status

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Genuine, flexible working hours (it is possible in audit!)

Hybrid working policy

Full study support and continued professional development

Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a leading regional firm

Please contact Joe Potter on (phone number removed) (tel), (phone number removed) (mob), , or via for a confidential conversation.

Refer a friend...

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)
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Reference: 225133286

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