Audit Associate


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huntingdonshire, PE28 4XA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a leading UK accountancy and business advisory practice with an excellent reputation and a strong presence across the region. Based in their Huntingdon office, you will become part of a friendly, professional and supportive team where your development is genuinely encouraged. This is a fantastic environment for someone looking to build a long-term career in audit and accountancy, offering the training, mentoring and exposure you would expect from a top practice firm, alongside excellent professional study support and opportunities to progress.

Your new role

As an Audit Associate, you will gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of clients, supporting with audit assignments and the preparation of statutory accounts. You will work closely with experienced colleagues throughout the audit process, build strong client relationships and gradually take on greater responsibility as your experience develops. With excellent training, mentoring and ACA/ACCA study support, this is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your audit and accounting skills and progress your career within practice.

What you'll need to succeed

You will ideally be AAT qualified or equivalent, with previous experience gained within an accountancy practice and some exposure to audit assignments. You will have a good grounding in accounts preparation, strong attention to detail and the confidence to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. You will be organised, motivated and keen to develop your audit career further, with the ambition to progress towards ACA or ACCA qualification.

What you'll get in return

You will benefit from excellent ACA/ACCA study support, dedicated study time and ongoing mentoring throughout your qualification. You will have the support, resources and exposure that come with working within a leading UK accountancy practice, providing a fantastic environment to develop your audit expertise, strengthen your client-facing skills and progress your long-term career.

What you need to do now

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