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Posted 21 July, 2026

Audit & Accounts Assistant

Pro Talent
Chichester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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

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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.

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What you'll be doing:

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  • Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, sole traders and partnerships
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  • Processing client data on Xero, Dext, Sage and QuickBooks
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  • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns under supervision
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  • Working through file review points and preparing accounts packs
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  • Liaising with clients to gather information for accounts and audits
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  • Supporting statutory audits, including testing and fieldwork
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  • Ad hoc work through the year, including P11Ds and ATED
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Why join:

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  • A structured training programme and real development
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  • A genuine mix of accounts and audit work
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  • A varied client base to learn from
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  • A supportive team that will bring you on
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If you want breadth in your training rather than being boxed into one area, this is well worth a conversation.