Part Qualified Audit Semi Senior
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If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK’s most respected agencies specialising exclusively in accountancy practice, is proud to be working on behalf of a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Preston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part Qualified Audit Semi Senior to join a forward-thinking, supportive practice that offers flexible working, a company pension scheme, and much more! If you are ambitious, driven, and ready to grow, this firm provides the platform to do exactly that.
The firm has built a strong reputation across the North West for delivering a high quality, client-focused audit and advisory service to a varied and interesting portfolio of clients spanning a range of sectors. As a Part Qualified Audit Senior Semi Senior, you will work closely with experienced managers and partners, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad client base while developing the technical skills and commercial awareness that will underpin your long-term career in practice. The firm places real emphasis on professional development and study support, making it an ideal environment for those working towards their ACA or ACCA qualification.
Crowe Watson Recruitment works exclusively within accountancy practice and has an outstanding track record of placing candidates with firms who truly match their ambitions and values. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative and sociable team where your contributions are recognised and your progression is actively encouraged. Whether you are looking to deepen your audit expertise or broaden your experience across a wider range of services, this Preston-based practice offers a clear and structured path forward.
You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities- Assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients
- Preparing and reviewing working papers, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact during audit fieldwork
- Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment
- Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting documentation as required
- Part Qualified ACA or ACCA, actively studying towards completion
- Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
- Solid understanding of audit methodology and relevant accounting standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues
- Motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high quality work within agreed deadlines
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⭐ Highlight your Part Qualified ACA or ACCA status prominently as this is the primary requirement mentioned throughout the advert
📊 Quantify your audit experience: 'Completed 25+ audit assignments across manufacturing and retail sectors'
🎯 Emphasise your UK Practice experience as this is specifically required and differentiates you from industry candidates
🤝 Showcase client relationship skills as the role involves being a key point of contact during audit fieldwork
📋 Detail your experience with statutory accounts preparation and working papers as these are core daily responsibilities
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- •Completed 30+ audit assignments across manufacturing and retail sectors, ensuring full compliance with UK auditing standards and FRC requirements
- •Prepared statutory accounts and working papers for 15 SME clients, reducing partner review time by 25% through improved documentation quality
- •Mentored 3 junior auditors in audit methodology and client relationship management, contributing to 95% team retention rate
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Dear Hiring Manager,
The Part Qualified Audit Semi Senior position at your Preston Chartered Accountancy practice aligns perfectly with my ACA studies and UK Practice experience in audit methodology and statutory accounts preparation.
My background in UK audit practice has equipped me with solid experience in working papers preparation, compliance with auditing standards, and building client relationships during fieldwork assignments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with UK auditing standards when preparing working papers?
- ›Describe your experience with statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP
- ›What audit methodology have you used in your previous UK Practice experience?
- ›How do you approach risk assessment in audit planning?
- ›Explain the key differences between ACA and ACCA study routes
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a difficult client during audit fieldwork
- ›Describe a situation where you had to support a junior team member
- ›How do you manage competing priorities during busy audit seasons?
- ›Give an example of when you identified an issue in working papers and how you resolved it
- ›Tell me about a time you had to communicate complex audit findings to a client
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a difficult client during audit fieldwork
Describe a situation where you had to support a junior team member