Accounts and Audit Senior

SI Recruitment; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including statutory

Increased holiday entitlement after 5+

Death-in-service benefit of 2x salary

Free on-site parking

Job summary

SI Recruitment seeks an Accounts and Audit Senior for a reputable UK accountancy practice. You will lead audit assignments, prepare accounts for a varied client base, and provide advisory support across multiple industries.

The role requires ACA/ACCA (or finalist) and a minimum of 3 years UK audit experience, with strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102. Excellent communication and deadline management are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and UK Auditing Standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a wide range of clients, including large organisations, groups, SMEs and businesses with turnovers typically between £1m and £80m.
• Plan and carry out audits in line with UK Auditing Standards.
• Supervise junior team members, reviewing their work and providing guidance and feedback.
• Communicate effectively with clients throughout the audit process to manage queries and expectations.
• Produce clear and accurate audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports.
• Identify audit and accounting issues and discuss solutions with managers and partners.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, management accounts and the associated corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Assist clients with day-to-day queries.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team supervision

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Accounts and Audit Senior

Full-Time - Permanent

An established accountancy practice is seeking an Accounts and Audit Senior to join its growing team. This position combines responsibility for leading audit assignments with the preparation of accounts and providing advisory support to a varied client portfolio across multiple industries.

The Benefits

• 28 days holiday including statutory days
• Holiday entitlement increases each year after 5 years service
• Death-in-service benefit of 2x annual salary
• Free on-site parking

The Role

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a wide range of clients, including large organisations, groups, SMEs and businesses with turnovers typically between £1m and £80m
• Plan and carry out audits in line with UK Auditing Standards
• Supervise junior team members, reviewing their work and providing guidance and feedback
• Communicate effectively with clients throughout the audit process to manage queries and expectations
• Produce clear and accurate audit working papers, financial statements and audit reports
• Identify audit and accounting issues and discuss solutions with managers and partners
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, management accounts and the associated corporation tax computations and returns
• Prepare Self-Assessment tax returns
• Assist clients with day-to-day queries

The Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or a finalist with strong relevant experience
• At least 3 years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and UK Auditing Standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Capable of managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines

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