Accounts & Audit Assistant

TPF Recruitment; Southampton; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Chartered Accountancy Practice in Southampton, where you will thrive in a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. This role as an Audit and Accounts Assistant offers the chance to work with a diverse client base, including small and large companies, while enjoying a friendly culture that values teamwork. With full study support and excellent progression opportunities, you will be well-equipped to advance your career in accountancy. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills and make a significant impact in a firm that prioritizes both professional and personal development.

Benefits

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

• Mindset for continuous learning and development in accountancy.
• 2+ years of practical experience in accounts and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Assist in audit planning and oversee audit fieldwork.
• Engage with clients and ensure audit objectives are met.

Skills

Accounts Preparation

Audit Fieldwork

Client Interaction

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

AAT Qualified

ACCA/ACA Studying

Job description

Job Description
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.

As an Audit and Accounts Assistant or even Semi Senior, you will be responsible for:

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

Requirements

The successful candidate will have/be:

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

Benefits

1. Competitive salary dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
2. 24 days annual leave + 8 days for bank holidays
3. Company pension
4. Remote working schedule
5. Group Life Assurance
6. Group income protection
7. Retail discount scheme
8. Dress for your diary
9. + many more benefits