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Are you ready to bring your audit expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact?
About the Role
An established and growing accountancy firm is seeking a talented Audit Executive to join its Colchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, people‑focused environment where professional development and long‑term career progression are genuinely supported.
You'll be part of a dynamic audit team, working with a varied client base and contributing beyond the numbers - building strong client relationships, understanding business risks, and delivering high‑quality audit insights.
What You'll Be Doing
What We're Looking For
What's on Offer
Audit Executive - Colchester
Audit Executive
Colchester | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)Are you ready to bring your audit expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact?
About the Role
An established and growing accountancy firm is seeking a talented Audit Executive to join its Colchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, people‑focused environment where professional development and long‑term career progression are genuinely supported.
You'll be part of a dynamic audit team, working with a varied client base and contributing beyond the numbers - building strong client relationships, understanding business risks, and delivering high‑quality audit insights.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Supervising and delegating work to junior team members
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Identifying risks and providing commercially focused insights
- Managing multiple assignments effectively in a fast‑paced environment
What We're Looking For
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Newly qualified or up to 1 year post‑qualification experience
- Experience working in practice
- Strong working knowledge of audit and accounting software (e.g. Excel, Word, Sage, CaseWare or similar)
- Supervisory experience with the ability to manage and delegate work
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Commercially aware and client‑focused
- Well‑organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
- Flexible core hours (10:00-14:00)
- Competitive salary package
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
(28 days on a training contract, with the option to buy 5 days) - Clear succession planning and a supportive management structure
- Employee recognition awards and performance‑related bonuses
- Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 support, counselling, and virtual GP access for you and your family
- Ongoing training, development, and long‑term career progression
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