Crawley, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026
We are working with a well established and growing accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an Audit Executive to join its team in Gatwick.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA professional, or someone with around a year of post qualification experience, to take the next step in their audit career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.
You will work with a varied portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for audit assignments, building strong client relationships and supporting the development of more junior team members. The role offers a balance of hands on technical audit work, client management and supervisory responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to continue developing your technical expertise and leadership skills.
The firm places a strong emphasis on professional development, employee wellbeing and career progression, offering access to ongoing training, a supportive management structure and opportunities to shape your longer term career.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing client correspondence and maintaining effective communication throughout the audit process.
- Coordinating audit schedules and agreeing suitable timings for assignments with clients.
- Planning audit engagements, identifying key risk areas and determining the most effective approach to gathering audit evidence.
- Preparing draft budgets where required and monitoring assignment progress against agreed timeframes and fees.
- Delegating, supervising and reviewing work completed by senior and junior team members.
- Providing regular feedback to colleagues, addressing review points and supporting the development of the wider team.
- Ensuring audit files are complete, all review points have been addressed and assignments are ready for final review by the Manager or Partner.
- Taking responsibility for your own client portfolio where appropriate, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring a high standard of service.
- Undertaking more complex or critical audit areas on selected assignments.
- Monitoring work in progress across your portfolio and communicating potential delays, budget overruns or write offs to senior management promptly.
- Monitoring statutory filing deadlines and ensuring relevant submissions, including corporation tax and Companies House filings, are completed on time.
- Identifying opportunities to introduce clients to other relevant services offered by the wider business.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve efficiency, maintain quality standards and deliver positive client outcomes.
Requirements
You will ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualification, with previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
- Newly qualified status or approximately one year of post qualification experience.
- Experience working on audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork, reviewing and completion.
- The ability to supervise and delegate work effectively, supporting junior colleagues and maintaining quality standards.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and colleagues at different levels.
- A client focused approach, with an understanding of commercial considerations, budgets and service delivery.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, resolve issues and exercise sound professional judgement.
- Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with audit and accounting software such as CaseWare, Sage and relevant tax or practice management systems would be beneficial.
- A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge and progressing your career.
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for continued professional and personal development.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary: A package reflective of your experience and qualifications.
- Hybrid working: Two days working from home, supporting a healthy work life balance.
- Flexible hours: Core working hours between 10am and 2pm, providing flexibility around your wider commitments.
- Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days. A different holiday allowance applies to those on a training contract.
- Recognition and rewards: Employee recognition initiatives, including performance related awards and bonuses.
- Career progression: A supportive management structure, succession planning and opportunities to progress within the business.
- Employee wellbeing: Access to a confidential, 24 hour employee assistance programme, including counselling and virtual GP services for you and your family.
- Ongoing development: Access to training, professional development resources and opportunities to build your technical and leadership capabilities.
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