Audit & Compliance Accountant
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United Kingdom - West Yorkshire - Leeds -
Job Description
- Prepare year-end accounts on Iris including notes to the accounts for review ensuring clients meet all statutory filing requirements
- Prepare a full year-end file for review
- Carry out audit testing in all areas of an audit file
- Respond to client queries in a timely manner
- Carry out year-end work on-site at the clients whenever possible building strong relationships with clients
- Ensure all targets are met, including but not limited to, monthly billing and client deadlines
- Liaise with the tax department to ensure the timely delivery of accounts and tax information to clients
- Take ownership for your own development
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
AAT qualified (or equivalent experience/qualification) and ideally be working towards ACA/ACCA qualification. Previous experience in an accountancy practice, where duties have related to both the preparation of statutory year-end accounts and experience with working on audits. A strong understanding of the basics of accountancy and a passion for enhancing your knowledge. Ability to prepare accounts from source documents to statutory format ready for review by their manager/senior team members. Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.