Job Description

This role will be most suited to someone who thrives under pressure, is delivery focused, enjoys accountability, has a ‘can-do’ attitude and is looking to improve his/her skills and competencies through self-development. You will have significant experience in statutory audit, bookkeeping and statutory accounts preparation and will have worked extensively in Practice.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead company audit assignments, which will include planning, fieldwork and completion using standard programmes
• Preparation and completion of company accounts in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Carry out specialist audits (e.g. SAR, ATOL, pensions and charities)
• Carry out ad-hoc assignments (e.g. due diligence and systems reviews)
• Preparation of corporation tax computations
• Carry out work efficiently, to budget and within deadlines
• Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff
• Research and analyze financial statements and audit related issues
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional relationships
• Proactively interact with client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Manage assignments and report to audit manager or partner on progress

In return we offer a competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, flexible working hours and benefits scheme.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist
• Experience within a multi-partner practice with audit exposure
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge
• Leadership, training, and mentoring skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within budgets and deadlines
• Dedicated to superior client service
• Ability to build a quick rapport in a friendly, confident and enthusiastic way
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software
• Ideally a driver with own car
• Technically up to date with current legislation