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Location
Oxford
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Sector:
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Contract Type:
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Salary:
£42,000 - £54,000
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Contact:
David Elliot
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Contact email:
david@clark-wood.co.uk
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Contact phone:
07909688757
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Job ref:
DE-18741
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Published:
2 days ago
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Expiry date:
2025-11-24
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Startdate:
ASAP
Senior Audit Associate 💼
Join a fast-growing, tech-enabled accounting firm supporting ambitious businesses.
We are a full-service, technology-driven accounting and advisory firm working with entrepreneurs and SMEs to help them achieve their goals and make a real impact. By combining deep expertise with innovative technology, we empower businesses to plan better, grow faster, and tackle complex challenges with confidence.
We’re on a mission to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. Our high-calibre team shares one agenda: to work collaboratively in a respectful environment and deliver exceptional service. By joining us, you won’t just work on exciting client challenges—you’ll help shape the future of accounting.
Why This Role? 🌟
Our focus on SMEs and small-cap listed clients offers variety, learning, and early exposure to CFOs and CEOs. You’ll work across audits from start to finish, making a tangible impact while building strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and client leadership experience. You won’t be just a small cog in a large machine—you’ll be integral to our clients’ success.
What You’ll Do 📝
As a Senior Audit Associate, you’ll:
Deliver a wide range of audit assignments across diverse client portfolios, working closely with audit managers and directors
Work both on-site and remotely, maintaining high-quality client relationships
Plan audit assignments, including financial statement preparation and risk assessments
Supervise, mentor, and train junior team members, helping them understand objectives and context of their work
Contribute to efficient, accurate, and risk-managed audit delivery
Who You Are 🌟
You are ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) and bring both technical expertise and interpersonal skills:
Outstanding communication and influencing skills
Comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders at all levels
Excellent project management skills, able to deliver multiple audits successfully
Able to build strong relationships, often resulting in engaged teams and additional client opportunities
Open to feedback and committed to fostering a learning and growth-focused environment
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, both remotely and in the office
Your Career with Us 🚀
We are committed to your growth and development. When you join:
You’ll receive support to build a personalised progression plan to unlock your potential
You’ll have access to a strong learning and development program to grow your skills
You’ll work in a positive, collaborative, and diverse team environment
You’ll gain exposure to complex client work, helping you develop leadership skills
The Nitty-Gritty ⚡
Working week: 37.5 hours, hybrid working (flexible arrangements)
Core hours: 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Flexible working and employee well-being are top priorities
Fast-paced, dynamic environment with excellent professional development support
Why Join?
Make a real impact on clients and projects
Early exposure to senior client stakeholders
Work across a variety of SMEs and small-cap listed companies
Develop both technical and leadership skills in a supportive environment
For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – david@clark-wood.co.uk / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463
This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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