Accounts & Audit Senior

We are recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice, comprising around 70 staff. The role would suit someone with audit and accounts experience, who is nearly or newly qualified.

That said, an exceptional part qualified candidate would be considered at Semi Senior level at a slightly lower salary than that advertised.

This is a friendly firm that is CSR focused, and the role will offer the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm.

The firm will offer the Accounts & Audit Senior:

• A competitive salary, depending upon experience and qualification stage, study package if required and pension scheme
  
  
• 23 days plus bank holidays whilst on study package, rising to 25 days once qualified, and a loyalty scheme for additional holiday
  
  
• Flexible hours and hybrid working after probation period
  
  
• Training and technical resources
  
  
• Staff socials, squash and gym membership and discounts at local shops
  
  Reporting to the Head of Audit and Accounts, as Accounts & Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include:
  
  
• Lead audit assignments to include planning, fieldwork and completion
  
  
• Preparation and completion of company accounts
  
  
• Identifying client needs and providing solutions
  
  
• Carry out SAR and charities audit
  
  
• Corporation tax computations
  
  
• Carry out work within deadlines and to budget
  
  
• Involvement in mentoring, supervising and training more junior staff
  
  
• Research and analyse financial statements for audit related issues
  
  
• Client management to gather information and resolve issues
  
  
• Manage assignments and report progress to Audit Manager or Partner
  
  Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following:
  
  
• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist – exceptional part qualified may be considered for a Semi Senior role
  
  
• Previous audit and accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
  
  
• Good technical knowledge and analytical skill
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Good general IT skills; MS Office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software, CCH experience would be an advantage
  
  
• Technically up to date with legislation
  
  
• Positive, motivated team player
  
  
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
  
  
• Ideally a driver with own car
  
  Submit your CV for this Accounts & Audit Senior role
  
  Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.
  
  Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
  
  Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful