Our client a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an Audit Senior to join their team in Oxford.
You will be responsible for a mixed portfolio of clients in various industries, dealing with audits from planning through to completion.
Duties include:-
- Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required
- Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork
- Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work
- Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
- Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff
- Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients
- Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager
- Preparing corporation tax computations
- Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
- Building productive working relationships within the firm and with clients as required
- Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training
You will ideally have at least 3 years UK practice experience, with good technical knowledge of audit and accounts and you will hold a professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA, although study may be provided if required.
A good working knowledge of software such as Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH would also be an advantage.
The firm also offer superb prospects for progression and good benefits including flexible and hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, pension, life assurance and health and well-being scheme.