Audit & Accounts Senior

About the Company:

The client is one of the most revered practices and holds over 50 years of experience within the industry. Within this time, they have accrued a considerable level of knowledge, which covers a significant range of clients in various sectors.

They have fostered a culture around the development of its staff, and this includes significant investment in the people within. Contained within this is the encouragement of constant internal and external training, the offer of new opportunities, and development plans being in place. This focus on staff development is clearly shown through the considerable number of internal promotions and the wide array of support available.  

They want individuals to have a highly flexible working approach, in which everyone is able to maintain a healthy work life balance and is fulfilled. The firm also cares greatly about its social responsibility, working with several charities and on many local community projects. Additionally, they are highly environmentally conscious with reduced plastic usage around the office, reusable tools used at all times, and hard work behind the scenes to become paperless.

About the Role:

They are looking for a driven and capable individual to enter the quickly expanding Accounts Audit department as a Senior Client Advisor. The chosen individual must be able to think freely, be independent and be confident. They will be able to create lasting relationships with clients as well as management and should be able to meet very strict deadlines. The client base will be highly diverse, and the job role split is 70% Accounts and 30% Audit.

Benefits:

There are numerous benefits to joining this highly prestigious firm. Among these benefits are flexible & hybrid working hours to ensure that all workers have a good work life balance. In addition, there is the possibility of holiday trading, flexible bank holidays as well as maternity/paternity leave options, ensuring that you are fully flexible. Your health will also be taken care of through permanent health insurance, a simply health cash plan and private medical insurance with Vitality. Additionally, there is a continuous reward and recognition programme in place, as well as social events, to ensure that staff are rewarded for their substantial efforts throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit statutory accounts (FRS 102 1A) for Limited Companies and LLPs, to be reviewed directly by a director
• Prepare and submit corporation tax returns, which will be reviewed by the Tax Department
• Lead audits from planning to completion
• Review work carried out by semi seniors
• Manage a portfolio
• Communicate directly with clients
• Assist clients with their queries and accounts software
• Train clients on key aspects of Cloud software
• Provide on the job training of junior members of staff

Requirements

• Must be ACA/ACCA qualified
• Possess accountancy practice experience
• Be able to lead audits
• Can work from incomplete records or computerised TBs
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional commercial awareness
• Substantial audit experience
• Experience with CCH Accounts Production & CCH Corporation Tax software
• Understanding of Xero Accountancy Software, Pro-Audit Software & Virtual Cabinet