AUDIT ASSOCIATE - PART QUALIFIED: VACANCY INFORMATION
Job Title
Audit Associate – Part Qualified
Department
Audit
Reporting To
Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Manager / Senior Manager
Location
Worcester
Employment Type
Permanent – Full Time
ABOUT BALLARDS
Think all accountancy firms are the same? Think again. Ballards LLP is an entrepreneurial accountancy firm delivering audit, tax and consultancy services to clients across a broad range of sectors. As our award-winning Audit team continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join us.
As an Audit Associate, you will support the delivery of external audit engagements for a varied portfolio of UK clients. Working alongside experienced Audit Seniors and Managers, you will contribute to audit planning, fieldwork and completion, build client relationships and continue developing your technical expertise while working towards your professional qualification.
Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, you will take day-to-day responsibility for delivering statutory audit engagements for a varied portfolio of UK clients, including SMEs, larger companies and groups. You will be a key client contact and help develop the next generation of audit professionals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support statutory audit assignments for SMEs, larger companies and groups, from planning through fieldwork and completion.
- Carry out assigned audit testing, document findings and prepare accurate working papers in accordance with the firm’s methodology.
- Assist in identifying audit risks and obtaining appropriate evidence, raising findings and queries with the senior team.
- Attend client sites as required, including audit fieldwork and stocktakes.
- Assist Audit Seniors and Managers with the timely delivery of engagements and the preparation of audit completion documentation.
- Liaise professionally with clients to request information, resolve routine queries and maintain positive working relationships.
- Contribute to the review of financial information and related disclosures as part of audit assignments.
- Manage your own workload, meet agreed deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and support newer trainees where appropriate.
- Take an active role in professional study, technical learning and continuous improvement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential qualifications and experience
- Working towards ACA or ACCA qualification (or a comparable professional accountancy qualification).
- Previous experience assisting with external audits within a UK accountancy practice.
- An understanding of audit processes and the purpose of statutory audit.
- Experience communicating with clients and colleagues in a professional environment.
- A clear interest in developing a long-term career in audit.
Essential skills and attributes
- Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication and a client-focused approach.
- Ability to organise tasks, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Good IT skills and willingness to learn audit and accounting software.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to professional development.
Desirable experience
- Experience supporting audits for a range of client sizes or sectors.
- Experience preparing financial statements or supporting accounts assignments.
- Exposure to stocktakes, audit planning or completion procedures.
WHY JOIN BALLARDS?
You will join a collaborative, growing Audit team, with exposure to a diverse client portfolio, opportunities to develop your technical skills and support from experienced colleagues. Ballards is proud to have been recognised as Audit Team of the Year 2026.
Skills Required
- Working towards ACA, ACCA, or a comparable professional accountancy qualification
- Previous experience assisting with external audits within a UK accountancy practice
- Understanding of audit processes and statutory audit
- Professional communication skills with clients and colleagues
- Interest in developing a long-term career in audit
- Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to organise tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
- Good IT skills and willingness to learn audit and accounting software
- Collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to professional development
- Experience supporting audits for varied client sizes or sectors
- Experience preparing financial statements or supporting accounts assignments
- Exposure to stocktakes, audit planning, or completion procedures
What We Do
Ballards LLP: Innovative Accountancy and Business Advisory Ballards LLP is a forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory firm with a rich history of delivering value to our clients. Established in 1985, we've grown from a local practice to a significant player in the professional services landscape, now serving OMBs and large corporates across the UK and internationally. At Ballards, we offer a unique blend of traditional accountancy services and innovative business solutions. Our expertise spans audit, tax, and compliance, complemented by specialist advisory services in IT consulting, recruitment, brand and marketing, and strategy. We pride ourselves on our agile approach, combining the stability and expertise our clients expect with the innovative thinking that sets us apart. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing personalised, value-driven solutions that help our clients navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their business goals. As we look to the future, we're committed to expanding our geographical reach, enhancing our service offerings, and continuing to be a trusted partner to businesses across the UK.
