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SalaryWe 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.
The role will include:
- 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
Person Specification:
The prospective candidate will:
- 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
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
- An analytical ability to solve problems and critically evaluate issues
- Experience of working with both financial and non-finance people
- Strong organisation 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 licence, with daily access to a car
