Taylor Hawkes are currently recruiting on behalf of a Top 20 firm of chartered accountants who are looking for a qualified Audit and Accounts Senior for their St Albans office. The break down of the role is 40% audit, 40% accounts, 10% tax and 10% wider business advisory work. Purpose of the role: Carry out audit / accounts and related tax assignments for clients. Involvement in planning of assignments. Take responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines. Setting objectives for more junior staff and supervise on site, reviewing their work and coaching on the job where necessary. Duties: Responsible for auditing of companies including planning and finalisation of jobs, in a wide range of sectors. Present on-site for audit. Supervision of the audit team on-site, which includes reviewing the work of juniors. Preparation of tax computations and Corporation Tax returns (CT600). Preparation of accounts of companies, groups of companies, partnerships and LLP's together with Tax computations. Close liaison with clients, and other stakeholders, often direct contact at Partner Levels. Motivation and encouragement of team. Promoting the interests of the firm with all employed by the firm, clients, prospective clients and other third parties. Generally to provide a personal, professional, speedy and efficient service to the firm's clients. Any other special work as required e.g. company valuations, HMRC investigations & proposal pitches. Working alongside current office management to assist and supervise junior team members. Requirements: Qualified to ACA or ACCA level with 3-4 years practice experience. Must have completed 2 audits in the last year with a turnover of £15m. Technically competent, including solid experience and understanding of UK GAAP, auditing standards and Corporate Tax High level of personal motivation. Good communicator - able to get on with Clients/Trainees. Willing to get involved and help clients. Ability to organise and good motivator and encourager of team. Personable and confident - clients should feel confident of their ability to relate to them. Ability to prioritise work - time management. For more information please contact Jim Knott at Taylor Hawkes.