Audit Senior

Andy File Associates Limited are working as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent vacancy.  

Our client has grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent accounting practices, with nearly 100 partners and staff across three UK offices, in Sheffield, Northampton, and Doncaster.

Salary up to £39,000.

Job specification:

• Supporting the business' Audit Managers and Partners.
• Planning, fieldwork and completion of audit assignments.
• Delegating and supervising work of more junior members of the team and reviewing their work.
• Regular communication with managers, partners and other staff.
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements (from a complete client trial balance).
• Identify and understand client needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree client needs and potential solutions with managers.
• Preparation and/or review of corporate tax computation and return.
• Take primary responsibility for preparing and monitoring progress against budget.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within audit teams.
• Use of CCH Pro Audit for audit work and Digita for Financial Statements and Corporation Tax computations/returns.
• Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
• Client base in a variety of sectors and sizes, giving our staff a wide level of experience.

Person specification:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant (or SA equivalent).
• Audit experience with a medium sized or large firm.
• Experience of preparing statutory financial statements and tax computations/ returns a preference but not a requirement.
• Some experience of charity/ not for profit audits helpful but not required.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to work remotely but actively engage the client as well as keeping in touch with the rest of the team.
• Self-motivated and an ability to manage themselves to ensure deadlines are met.
• An enquiring approach to audits, with a willingness to challenge the client and demonstrate professional scepticism.

Benefits include:

• Holidays 22 + 8 stats (option to purchase further 3 days).
• Generous Car Allowance.
• Flexible Working.

Please note that only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. Proof of eligibility will be required at the time of application.