Audit Executive
Top 30 Firm, Southampton
Up to £40,000!!!
The fastest-growing top 25 accountancy firm in the UK. They are business advisors and accountants, and with over 30 years of experience they've honed their skills and developed their service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.
They are an ambitious group of people with the same aim - to create a consistent, high-quality experience for their clients. Their client list is growing - supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. They are helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.
This Practice always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of the team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of the business, which in turn helps them continue to grow, develop and evolve. They are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Key responsibilities of an Audit Executive will include:
- Supporting the management and delivery of assignments
- Preparing client deliverables (including Audit Findings Report), building relationships with the client (including their teams) and acting as an ambassador for the business
- Planning assignments, including budgeting and use of analytical review
- Attendance at stock takes
- Preparation of accounts (including those under FRS102 and IFRS)
- Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues which may arise
- Initiate and work with other service lines across the business to the benefit of the client including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client)
- Assisting and developing more junior members of the team
- You will be expected to professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals
- You will be expected to attend training to further develop and maintain your technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification
About you:
They are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience of working in audit, ideally obtained within practice
- Working towards a professional qualification, ideally ACCA, ACA or Level 4 AAT
- Must demonstrate gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst management, the wider team and with clients
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail
- Recent accounting and audit experience is essential, including knowledge of UK GAAP, ISAs and Companies Law
- Exposure to owner managed businesses is also essential
- Technical ability with a knowledge of recent developments in relation to accounting and audit regulations
- Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service
- Commitment to building the reputation through the quality of work provided, knowledge demonstrated and client experience
- IT literacy with sound knowledge and experience of Excel / Word / PowerPoint
- The role is based at our Southampton office, with regular travel to client sites across the region and occasional travel further afield, so a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential
Full benefits available for the Audit Executive:
- pension scheme
- study support
- group life assurance x 4 salary
- group income protection
- opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
- birthday day off
- health cash plan
- quarterly functions and events
- access to our employee benefits portal - cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
- employee Assistance Programme
- employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
- regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations