Job Description

Manchester office.

A newly qualified Accounts and Audit Senior is being sought to join the office in order to provide direct support to the Partners and the Audit/Accounts Managers. The mix of work in the group is varied and consists of a few hundred clients including high net worth individuals, partnerships, trusts, professional sole traders and limited companies with turnovers of up to £300 million, although the average would be nearer £10-20 million.

The successful candidate will be expected to have responsibility for running group audits and for accounts preparation work, to include consolidations and cash flow statements. Preparation of financial forecast models, business plans, reporting on internal controls, financial due diligence and other ad hoc projects will also be required from time to time. The role will include supervising the work of more junior staff and liaising with tax staff, the Partners and our clients, as necessary.

The role provides a good range of work for someone with solid technical skills and with a mixed background of audit and accounts work, wishing to build on his or her experience in a fast growing office that will provide opportunities for progression.

In summary, the role can currently be split approximately as follows:

• 60% in-charge role on statutory audits;
• 15% responsibility for preparing financial statements in respect of limited companies, partnerships and trusts;
• 5% preparation of the first draft of the company tax returns for audit and accounts assignments;
• 10% training, marketing and other non-chargeable activities;
• 10% ad hoc projects/reports for the client base.

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills and behaviors:

• Demonstrate a passion for delivering quality and ensures that client needs are met, benefiting both the client and the firm.
• Defines performance measures and continuously looks to assess, improve and achieve objectives.
• Sets priorities, defines activities, gives responsibilities and plans work so that results are achieved on time.
• Seeks self-development and provides support that enables others to develop within the firm.
• Works cooperatively with others, positively influences them and ensures team participation to support the firm’s goals.
• Thinks widely and laterally to identify and consider different options before determining the best solution.
• Listens to, understands and communicates confidently with others in a clear, concise, polite and purposeful way.
• Motivates self and others to succeed for the benefit of the firm.

In addition to the above the individual should be organized and commercially minded. They should display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to establish credibility with Partners and clients.

On offer is a very competitive salary, group pension scheme and plenty of benefits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent. Professional experience should be broad based with exposure to a wide range of clients both in size and sector, although experience of owner managed businesses of £10-100m turnover is preferred.