- 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
- Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
- Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
- Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required
- Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries
- A varied and exciting role within a talented and supportive team
- The opportunity to be part of a company with bold growth plans
- A tailored career progression plan with a Partner-level mentor
- Competitive salary and benefits, including:
- Pension, life assurance, and health cash plan
- Retail discounts, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, and cycle-to-work schemes
- Generous holiday allowance with trading options and additional holiday with service
- Wellbeing programme and a dedicated Wellbeing Day each year
- A comprehensive induction to set you up for success
- ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified
- Minimum of 3 years’ UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must
- Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above)
- Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage
- Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
- A positive, confident and proactive attitude
- Create a positive impression with clients and staff
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
- Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
- Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality