Accounts & Audit Senior- Independent Firm

Responsibilities

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for a varied portfolio of statutory and management accounts, alongside audit assignments. The role will be weighted approximately 80% towards accounts preparation and 20% towards audit work. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple client accounts efficiently and to a high standard.

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from records supplied by a range of clients.
• Prepare draft business tax computations.
• Prepare the year end accounting files and ensure they are complete, with back up schedules to support balance sheet figures.
• Ad-hoc advisory services.
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and ensure that all communications are conducted in a professional manner.
• Manage client expectations, provide proactive advice, and deliver services within agreed time frames.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of audit processes.
• Delegating tasks and overseeing the work of junior team members.
• Mentoring trainees and supporting their professional development.
• Supporting Partners and Managers with their client portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures and help improve internal processes and promote efficient working practices.

• ACA/ACCA recently qualified.
• Good level of practical experience gained in public practice
• Proficiency in cloud accounting packages (especially Xero), Quick Books, Sage L50, Excel based cash books, IRIS (ideally), Word.
• Good knowledge of Outlook/Microsoft packages.
• IT literate.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing guidance.