“Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.”Malcolm Gladwell.The ClientMy client is a professional, friendly and dynamic accountancy practice based in Chandlers Ford, Southampton. They employ circa 70 people in a wide variety of job roles and have excellent opportunities for highly motivated, dedicated, and talented people. They place great emphasis on developing our staff and equipping you with the skills to succeed at everything you do whether that be taking part in their 6 a side football team or meeting their clients’ needs. Job Summary:They have an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced, diligent, organised and motivated Audit Senior to join their Audit and Accounts team. The purpose of this role is to play a key part of the audit team ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork and completion is performed to a sufficient standard, allowing them to sign off audit reports.Your responsibilities as the Audit Senior will include:

Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments, in accordance with internal processes, being completed to a high quality and on a timely basis.
Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations.
Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review, in line with agreed time schedules.
Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets.
Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on the job training.
Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development.
Ensuring that Business Advisors and Directors are kept up to date in respect of the progress of work.
Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients.
Taking responsibility for own CPD to ensure up to date with industry developments.

To be considered for the role of Audit Senior, you will have the following skills and experience:

The Ideal Candidate Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified.
Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential.
Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload.
Able to hit deadlines and prioritise competing demands on time and budgets.
Confident user of Microsoft Office – intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage.
Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving licence.

Benefits include:

Friendly and collaborative office.
Full Study Support (if needed) with opportunities to progress.
Excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
Flexible working hours.
6-a-side football team, golf days, Summer and Christmas work parties.

How to ApplyIf you are a motivated and experienced accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a reputable Hampshire practice firm, we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" today to take the next step in your career!You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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