Audit Graduate, Canterbury, September 2026Audit Graduate - Start Date : September 2026.
You'll be supported from day one, learning from experienced colleagues while gaining hands-on experience.What you'll need : GraduatesRight to work in the UK from your start date.Minimum 2 : 2 undergraduate degree.Why Azets Early Careers?
Learning Opportunities : First-class training plus support to complete your qualification, study days, mentoring, and buddy support.Supportive Network : Managers and peer network creating a collaborative, encouraging environment.Fun & Dynamic Culture : Social engagement, community involvement, and exciting work experiences.Joining our Audit & Assurance team.
What does an Audit Associate do?
Our Audit & Assurance department is the largest of our service offerings at Azets, with many clients of varying sizes across a broad range of industries.The service we provide has a meaningful impact not only on our clients and the communities we serve, but also the wider business and audit community.
As an Audit Associate, you will play a key part in the success of our Audit & Assurance department.This role will involve a combination of working in the local office and at client premises.
Collaboration with fellow associates, audit seniors, managers and partners will be an essential part of your role.
Your responsibilities : Attending internal audit planning meetingsWorking with clients to gain an understanding of their business and internal processes to aid planning for audit testingPerforming regular audit testing to provide assurance over financial statementsUsing our audit technologies to analyse client financial information, checking for areas of risk and errorReviewing financial statements prepared either by the client or Azets teamCommunicating regularly and effectively with clients, both in person and virtuallySending queries to clients to provide evidence of amounts and reconciling them with expectationsScheduling regular catch-ups with both the client and your team to ensure you are working towards the audit signing deadlineCommunicating with your seniors when there is a difference between evidence provided by the client and data stated on the financial statementQualifications : England & Wales : ACA.Scotland : ICAS.Inclusion & Accessibility.
We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer.
Creating an inclusive workplace isn't just a statement – it's something we live every day.
At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.Our Benefits for Early Careers.
Everything you need to grow your skills, feel supported, and enjoy life while you train.Study Support & Exams : Fully funded qualifications, paid study leave and exam fees, plus mentoring and a dedicated buddy to support you through training.Wellbeing & Support : 24 / 7 GP access, mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, and a friendly, inclusive workplace culture that puts people first.Life Outside Work : Flexible and hybrid working, time off on your birthday, holiday purchase scheme, discounts and perks platform, and community volunteering days.Career Progression : Clear career pathways, structured training plans, mentoring from experienced colleagues, and real responsibility from day one.FlexHub : Customise your benefits package to suit your needs – from health plans to lifestyle perks.Azets is a people-powered business across the UK, locally embedded with national strength.
We are a Top 10 UK Firm, recognised as a leading accountancy firm, with 4000+ Colleagues and 70 Locations.
We have 80,000+ Clients, with a local touch in every community.
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Audit September 2026 • Christchurch, New Zealand