Accounts & Audit Senior

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves working closely with a Client Manager to handle a diverse portfolio of clients, including Limited Companies and Sole Traders. You'll be responsible for preparing accounts, managing audits, and providing essential tax support. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of financial reporting standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment while contributing to a range of exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparing accounts and tax returns for various client types.
• Strong knowledge of audit processes and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and assist with audits for a diverse client portfolio.
• Manage client communications and provide tax guidance.

Skills

Client Management

Account Preparation

Tax Returns Preparation

Data Input (Iris, Xero)

Audit Execution

Financial Reporting

Client Communication

Education

ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Xero

IRIS

SAGE

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

Pro-Audit

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a candidate to work closely with a Client Manager, assisting with a portfolio of audit and OMB clients, and supporting our professional team in delivering a comprehensive range of services to our diverse client base.

Accounts & General Practice

• Prepare complete sets of accounts from source documents to final review by managers or seniors.
• Work on a variety of accounts, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Groups.
• Manage a varied client portfolio across sectors such as OMBs, advertising, retail, construction, contractors, and healthcare.
• Input data into Iris and assist with queries related to Xero, along with clients as needed.
• Calculate accruals and prepayments, prepare supporting schedules, and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Assist in the preparation of corporation tax and self-assessment returns.
• Develop relationships with clients to serve as a point of contact for accounts, tax, or VAT queries.
• Attend client meetings and liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines within budget.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members to ensure team cohesion.
• Handle general client queries and escalate when necessary.
• Work with various systems including FreeAgent, Xero, IRIS, Pro-Audit, SAGE, and QuickBooks.
• Participate in ad-hoc client projects.

Audit & Financial Reporting

• Assist in the planning phase of audits alongside the Audit Manager and Director.
• Lead the execution of statutory audits for medium and large UK companies and groups.
• Complete audit files for review, supervising and reviewing junior staff work.
• Communicate directly with clients to resolve technical issues and agree on audit adjustments.
• Prepare client statutory accounts under FRS102, including international group consolidations.
• Draft corporate tax computations for review and prepare additional analyses as required.
• Attend finalisation meetings with clients and assist audit partners with ad-hoc assignments.