External Audit Senior

As a qualified Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be assisting the directors and managers in the management and delivery of statutory audit (80%) and accounts preparation services (20%) for the Owner Managed Business Client portfolio with the below key tasks being carried out.

Client Details

A well-established, top-20 company that offers the best of both worlds by combining the expertise of a large firm with the personal service of a local practice. The practice is owned and managed by its partners, accompanied by a team of expert accountants, taxation and business advisors.

Description

• Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them, assessing and reviewing the budgets through to completing an analytical review
• Leading smaller audits, supervising, delegating and reviewing work of trainees
• Delivering information to clients in a timely manner whilst displaying in-depth client and industry knowledge
• Identifying cross selling opportunities
• Monitoring stock takes, managing bank letter processes and completing AFF (Assignment Feedback Forms) where appropriate
• Communicating to management on the progress of workload and planning for efficient completion

Profile

• Previous experience as an Accounts Senior within an accounting firm.
• Knowledge of Iris and Xero preferred, but not essential.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are essential.
• Experience of using cloud based accountancy software

You will have the following skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proactive thinking and application skills
• Self-management skills

What you will need to be;

• Be authentic in every situation and like to be connected to your team, clients and local communities
• Like to listen and understand, to show up every day with passion and to stand up for things that matter to you
• Be driven to succeed, take initiative and want results

Qualifications:

• Either ACA or ACCA qualified, however part qualified could be considered
• Full study support package offered if part qualified.

Job Offer

Our client is committed to develop its people and will provide extensive training offering a full study package including qualification funding, study leave, college based tuition and a mentor who will support the Accounts Senior throughout to successfully complete their professional qualification.

• Competitive salary
• Study support package if applicable
• Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
• You will be surrounded by other accountancy professionals, so that you can learn and be mentored by others.
• Structured development as well as on the job practical training
• Flexible benefits reward package
• Ability to progress all the way to the top!