Due to growth across Bristol, Swindon and Cardiff locations, this top 15 accountancy firm established in the 1930's with an entrepreneurial and dynamic feel who have a growing strategy nationally and regionally are recruiting for four Audit and Accounts Seniors, to assist the Partners and Manager in delivery of statutory audit and accounts preparation services. The offices client base is predominantly SME/Owner Managed Businesses based together with UK subsidiaries and the charity/not for profit sector. The work will be approximately audit 50% and accounts 50%. The Audit and Accounts Senior duties will be:
• Management and delivery of audit/accounts assignments for Limited Companies (including groups), Sole Traders and Partnerships from both balanced systems including cloud-based software and incomplete records
• Preparing draft corporation tax and business tax computations including supporting analysis
• Planning audit assignments, including budgeting and use of analytical review
• Taking the lead and assisting on audit assignments
• Supervising, delegating and reviewing audit work of juniors
• Delivering information and communicate with clients in a timely and effective manner
• Assisting the Manager and Partners on ad-hoc project work Qualifications
• ACA/ACCA qualified/part-qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience (QBE will be considered) The Audit and Accounts Senior will have the following attributes and skills:
• Ability to multi task and prioritise a number of jobs, whilst demonstrating excellent time management skills to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met
• Ideally experience leading and/or assisting on Limited Company audits including; planning, preparation and completion (training will be given depending on experience)
• Display strong technical knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards for Auditing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Display commercial awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good experience using a variety of bookkeeping software, including cloud-based platforms such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero What you can expect in return:
• Competitive and flexible remuneration package
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Increasing annually to a maximum of 25 plus bank holidays
• Access to excellent benefit schemes
• A relaxed working environment whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Continuous training and development of new and existing skills. CPD courses provided
• Exposure to a wide range of clients
• Career path opportunities If you are keen to secure a progressive Audit and Accounts Senior role within a unique top 15 accountancy firm offering a great career progression, please apply by forwarding your profile through the link below