Job Description

We are looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior to join the Cardiff Audit & Accounts team. The successful candidate will be qualified or part qualified or working towards a professional qualification and will have recent experience of working within practice. The individual will be joining our busy team providing our clients with excellent specialist knowledge.

• Planning and carrying out audit fieldwork, statutory reporting and completion work, along with general accounting compliance work
• Leading smaller / medium audit engagements, which will include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits within the allocated time
• Developing audit programmes and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Preparing financial statements, ensuring they are compliant with relevant accounting standards
• Regular travel and time working at client’s premises; a willingness to travel and access to a car is essential
• The need to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines set
• Dealing with clients at various levels
• Preparing accounts from incomplete records

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Hold or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA). Have proven experience of working in an Audit & Accounts team in a practice environment. Be a motivated individual, able to work alone or as part of a team. An analytical ability to solve problems and critically evaluate issues. Experience of working with both financial and non-finance people. Strong organization and planning skills and attention to detail. Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Experience of working in a dynamic, fast changing environment. Experience of working on cross-functional teams/projects. Experience of using automated accounting & audit software packages, such as Sage, Xero and CCH products. An ability to produce high level written reports. Advanced excel and word skills. Care for clients and colleagues by anticipating and proactively developing solutions for the client with longer-term benefits. Hold a full & clean driving license, with daily access to a car.