Accounts & Audit Senior

Clark Wood; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, leading audit assignments from planning to completion while preparing accounts and tax returns. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing completion of their studies, with a strong background in audit. Joining this reputable firm means being part of an environment that fosters personal growth and career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to advance their careers in accountancy.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in audit and accounts.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and lead audit assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee audit plans and fieldwork completion.
• Supervise junior staff and assist in their development.
• Prepare accounts for various business structures.

Skills

ACA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

Experience of leading Audit assignments

Education

ACCA / ACA Qualification or Finalist

Job description

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Audit & Accounts Senior
Edinburgh
Circa £36,000 - £42,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are currently working with a leading Top 20 firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh who are looking to add an Audit & Accounts Senior to their growing team.

Working as an Audit & Accounts Senior, the successful person will undertake a varied role in which you will gain exposure to a wide range of clients from a variety of business sectors.

The role will see you leading audit assignments from the initial planning stage through to completion on a range of respected and interesting clients in the area, as well as preparation and review of accounts and corporation tax returns.

You will be client facing and will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, assisting in their development.

The ideal candidate will be ACCA / ACA Qualified or at the final stages of their studies and will have recent experience of undertaking a mixed audit and accounts position. Experience of leading audit assignments is essential.

Based in Edinburgh, this distinguished firm has a fantastic reputation for delivering excellent levels of client service and they are now looking to add an ambitious individual to the team who is keen to progress their career. The successful person will join a firm that is well renowned for providing an excellent environment and platform for each of their team member’s personal progression and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful individual to join a highly reputable and forward-thinking firm in a position where there will be genuine scope for career development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepare the audit plan and ensure it appropriately addresses audit objectives.
2. Take an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy.
3. Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion.
4. Ensure planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives.
5. Supervise & develop more junior members of staff.
6. Accounts preparation for sole traders, limited companies & partnerships.
7. Preparation of management accounts and reports for clients.

Skills:

1. ACA / ACCA Qualified or Finalist.
2. Experience of leading Audit assignments.

For further information on this role please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood - [e-mail] / 07880 255933.