Audit & Accounts Assistant

ProTalent • Shopwyke, West Sussex • Posted July 19, 2026

Position Overview

Want to build your accounts skills and get real audit exposure at the same time?

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Fareham is looking for an Accounts and Audit Assistant, with your time split roughly 50/50 between the two. You'll support the Portfolio Managers with a busy client base and work alongside the Audit Manager on the audit side. It comes with an internal training programme and ongoing development, so it's a strong fit if you're studying or want to grow into a well-rounded practice accountant.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, sole traders and partnerships

Processing client data on Xero, Dext, Sage and QuickBooks

Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns under supervision

Working through file review points and preparing accounts packs

Liaising with clients to gather information for accounts and audits

Supporting statutory audits, including testin...