Audit Semi-Senior in Brighton

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/10/2026

An established and growing accountancy practice based in Brighton is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious part qualified accountant who has gained around two years of audit experience and is looking to continue developing their technical skills, progress with their professional studies and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients.

You will work alongside experienced Audit Managers and Directors, supporting the delivery of high quality audit and accounts services to a diverse client base, including limited companies, LLPs and charities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and completion of statutory audits for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation to a high standard.
• Complete allocated sections of audit files accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Identify potential audit issues and risks, escalating findings to the relevant Audit Manager or Director where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, delivering excellent service and responding to client queries professionally.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the audit and accounts teams to ensure assignments are completed efficiently.
• Provide guidance and support to trainees, helping them develop their technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Continue building your technical expertise through on the job experience and professional studies.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Around two years of experience working within audit in an accountancy practice.
• Current studies towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Essential knowledge and experience of FRS 102.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of audit software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using IRIS would be beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and senior colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and professional approach, with a genuine desire to learn and progress within practice.
• A competitive salary of £27,000 to £32,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to continue studying towards your ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
• Support and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and progress your career within accountancy practice.
• A collaborative team environment where you can continue building your experience and confidence.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in theSouth-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.

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