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Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for exceptional client service, Ballards provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors.
Due to business growth, we currently have a new opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Associate to join our Corporate team. With a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and a broad benefits package, this role is an integral part of the audit function, which has grown considerably, and has real scope for progression.
The Audit & Accounts Associate will work as part of a wider team and directly with clients; with a large and varied client base - including those in manufacturing, tech, agriculture, and healthcare - the work is diverse, and no day is the same. Clients are generally located within a 50-mile radius of the office, so there is no extensive travel required.
About the role:
- Taking the lead on a variety of audits, including on-site attendance and liaising with clients.
- Undertaking a wide-range of accounts preparation jobs - including the preparation of business and corporate tax calculations.
- Drafting tax returns for Partners / Directors of associated accounts jobs.
- Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties.
- Ensuring all deadlines are met, compliance is adhered to, and clients are kept informed.
- Occasionally attend networking and business development opportunities on behalf of the Firm.
About you:
- Working towards ACA / ACCA qualification, or a similar professional qualification
- Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Experience of working in a client-facing role
- Knowledge of the auditing role and its benefits to the organisation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
- A passion for providing excellent customer service
About the rewards:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Career progression
- Electric Car scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support
