Audit Assistant

The successful candidate will report to their Audit/Accounts Managers and will be responsible for the duties outlined below.

Primarily based in their office on the outskirts of Southampton, the role may also require working from their other offices, as well as visiting client premises as needed. The Audit/Accounts department operates as a team, and you will be working under the supervision of the Managers.

They're looking for a part-qualified AAT candidate or someone studying towards an ACCA or ACA qualification.

• Accounts Preparation:

  • Prepare accounts using IRIS software within assigned budgets, passing them on for managerial review.
  • Address review points and finalise accounts, including verifying disclosures for Limited Company Accounts.

• Taxation:

  • Prepare Corporation Tax computations, including capital allowances.

• Statutory and Ad Hoc Work:

  • Carry out statutory duties for clients.
  • Undertake ad hoc assignments for clients as required.

• Administrative Tasks:

  • Perform general office administrative duties.

• Training and Development:

  • Attend training courses as directed by managers.
  • Participate in day release study towards a recognised accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACA) and maintain continuous records of work-based experience in relation to this qualification.

• Other Duties:

  • Any other reasonable tasks as required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to think quickly and use initiative.
• A good team player with the capability to guide and support junior staff.
• Professional demeanour and presentation appropriate to a professional firm.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work within budgets and raise issues with managers promptly.
• Organised with excellent time management and record-keeping skills, particularly in maintaining timesheets on the firm's practice management software.

Essential:

• Experience in all aspects of accounts preparation.
• Competence with computer packages for producing accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, including spreadsheets and email.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in practices of a similar size.
• Familiarity with Xero and SAGE software.
• Experience using the IRIS accountancy suite.
• Audit experience (useful, but not essential).

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