SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Accounts and Audit Senior

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH4 9RE, England

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • A successful firm of chartered accountants in Chester is seeking an accounts and audit senior due to growth.
  • The role involves a 50/50 split between audit and accounts, including year-end preparation and managing audit clients.
  • Candidates should have previous practice experience, be ACA/ACCA qualified, and possess strong communication skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience, along with a 37.5 hour work week and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • The firm emphasizes professional development and work/life balance, providing training programs and an excellent pension scheme.

Your new firmA successful firm of chartered accountants is seeking to appoint a new accounts and audit senior into their central Chester office. This role has come around following an extended period of growth, presenting an excellent new opportunity for a talented candidate seeking a new challenge in a committed firm that truly values its workforce. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a candidate looking for a mixed role where they can become a key member of the team and benefit from the firm's expert knowledge at hand.

Your new roleThis is a 50/50 audit and accounts senior split role where you will be responsible for finalising and preparing for year-end, management accounts, and the associated tax computations for a diverse portfolio of non-audit clients. Alongside your accounts work, you will take an active part in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion, managing your own audit clients, developing strong client knowledge and relationships. Day-to-day duties will also include leading the audit team and training/reviewing the more junior members within the firm.

What you'll need to succeedThe firm is seeking a professional accounts and audit senior who possesses previous experience within practice,preparing statutory and management accounts as well as being able to confidently lead audit engagements with some exposure to training junior team members. Additionally, you will be ACA/ACCA qualified. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication and client-facing skills, enabling you to develop strong internal and external relationships.

What you'll get in returnThis Chester based accounts and audit senior role is an excellent opportunity to join an independent firm that is committed to its workforce, providing ample growth opportunities and plenty of training programmes that will allow you to develop as a professional accountant. You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of local and national clients within a wide range of industries. The organisation will offer you a competitive salary of up to £45,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) which includes a 37.5 hour week and a generous holiday package of 25 days + bank holidays. Additionally, the package offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, such as an excellent pension scheme and a strong emphasis on protecting your work/life balance

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.