Join a forward-thinking accountancy practice committed to continuous staff development. We offer an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant/finalist to further develop their expertise and take on more complex assignments.
As a Senior in our Audit and Accountancy team, you will take on larger, more complex assignments with increased responsibility. You will be involved in leading projects from planning to completion, working closely with managers and partners. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring and developing Trainees and Apprentices, helping to build their skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, focusing on planning, supervision, and review of work.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and effective service delivery.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Business Tax department for the preparation and review of tax computations.
- Provide technical accounting and auditing support to the Audit Team, assisting with complex issues.
- Contribute to the training and development of junior staff, including delivering internal training sessions.
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of Trainees and Apprentices, ensuring their work aligns with project goals.
- Assist in innovating audit processes, implementing new methods to enhance client engagements.
- Monitor project budgets, report variances to managers, and assist with billing processes.
- Support the business development efforts of the Audit function by contributing to proposals and client outreach.
Experience and Skills Required:
- Finalist/Qualified accountant with experience in a Chartered Practice.
- Skilled in auditing and preparing accounts for entities with a turnover of up to £40 million, including group accounts.
- Experience with pension schemes, LLPs, FCA regulations, and charities is highly desirable.
- Proficient in using software such as CCH Accounts Production, CCH ProAudit, Alphatax, MS Office, Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Xero.
- Knowledge of cloud-based applications like Inflo is advantageous.