Audit Associate

Location Chester-le-Street
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 to £27,000
Contact name: Laura Olsen

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23068
Published: 2 days ago

​Audit Junior

Are you ambitious, confident, and ready to kick-start your career in accounting and finance? Our growing Audit & Assurance department is looking for a motivated Audit Junior to join the team. This role offers hands-on experience with company, charity, and pension scheme accounting, and provides a clear path for progression in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What’s in It for You?

📚 Full ICAEW Study Support through Kaplan

💰 Competitive Starting Salary, with increases tied to exam success and performance

📈 Defined Career Pathway for long-term growth

⏳ Four Day Working Week and Flexible Hours after probation

❤️ Paid Volunteer Days to support causes you're passionate about

🌴 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with more after year three)

🎉 Your Birthday Off – because you deserve it

🤝 Team Development Days

💪 Health & Wellbeing Initiatives year-round

What We’re Looking For:

  • A growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement

  • Strong values and positive behaviours

  • A client-focused attitude and a drive to do what’s right

  • Resilience, integrity, and a passion for impact

  • The ability to build genuine connections

  • A collaborative, team-first mentality

Job Requirements:

  • A degree with at least second-class honours in any discipline

  • Basic understanding of year-end accounts and auditing fundamentals

  • Willingness to learn and develop under the supervision of experienced Audit Seniors

  • Commitment to passing all ACA qualification exams

📍 Location: Chester-le-Street / Jesmond

🕒 Hours: Permanent, Full Time – 36.5 hrs/week