Accounts & Audit Assistant

TPF Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy practice in Southampton is looking for an experienced accountant to prepare company accounts and assist in audits. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of practice experience and be AAT qualified or studying for ACCA/ACA. Benefits include a competitive salary, 24 days leave plus bank holidays, and remote working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company pension

Remote working schedule

Group Life Assurance

Group income protection

Retail discount scheme

Dress for your diary

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years practice experience dealing with accounts preparation and assisting with audits.
• Well organized and able to work autonomously.
• A team player and happy to offer help to others.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of company accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Assist in the preparation of the audit plan.
• Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Audit assistance

Client interaction

Organizational skills

Education

AAT qualified / ACCA / ACA studying

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Hampshire's leading Chartered Accountancy Practices. The successful candidate will find themselves working in a friendly and supportive environment with full study support and excellent progression opportunities at one of the UK's leading chartered accountancy practices in Southampton.

Their clients are predominantly UK based owner managed businesses, but they operate in a national marketplace and can draw on the expertise and local knowledge of their experienced team members. They are one of the largest Firms of Chartered Accountants in the local area, as well as across the UK and they boast an enviable working culture and client base. This position will offer you amazing large client exposure, but with the benefit of a relaxed and supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of company accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, Ltd companies, and partnerships
• Assist in the preparation of the audit plan and ensures it appropriately addresses audit objectives
• Take an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy
• Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
• Ensure planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives
• You will get exposure of both small and large companies, as well as some not-for-profit organisations too.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years practice experience dealing with accounts preparation and assisting with audits, particularly with fieldwork.
• AAT qualified/ ACCA/ ACA studying.
• Well organised and able to work autonomously.
• Experience of dealing with clients face to face.
• A team player and happy to offer help to others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
• 24 days annual leave + 8 days for bank holidays
• Company pension
• Remote working schedule
• Group Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Retail discount scheme
• Dress for your diary
• + many more benefits

Please contact Joe Potter on 01882 206677 (tel), 07386 668225 (mob), [e-mail], or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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