Audit Assistant

We are looking for an Audit Assistant to join our sociable, collaborative and growing Audit team.

Interviews will be held during December 2021 / January 2022

Joining date: March 2022

Critchleys is Oxford’s leading firm of accountants and business advisers, with a professional and friendly culture. We are forward thinking and provide a full range of Accountancy services to our substantial, growing and diverse client base.

We have a skilled team of 100 people at all levels in whom we place great value and are strong investors in our people. The Firm has a reputation for technical excellence, training and delivering a responsive service to our clients which we strive to continue through our future appointments.

Based in the heart of the city centre, our offices are close to train and bus links and offers our staff a fresh, modern and inspiring environment to work in.

The role

Working in the Audit team you will be responsible for carrying our audit and assurance work for the Firm. You will be responsible for and assist in audit fieldwork providing you with regular client contact. You will gain experience of a wide variety of interesting clients, including charities and academies.

You will have development from direct interaction with Audit seniors, managers, partners and other teams, as well as being supported throughout becoming fully ACA/ACCA qualified which we intend to be undertaken via our Level 7 apprenticeship route.

The person

You will be a graduate or have a good standard of ‘A’ level, or equivalent, education. You will be able to use Microsoft products confidently.

The ability to communicate at all levels and have a flexible approach to problem solving is needed for this busy role.

You will be a team player with good time management skills. You will be committed to developing personally, both in terms of your auditing knowledge and in acquiring a professional qualification.

The benefits

In return, we offer a 37.5 hour working week Monday to Friday, and an excellent benefits package including competitive salary, 32 days’ holiday (including bank and public holidays), company pension, pleasant working environment, excellent career progression opportunities and comprehensive study support.