Accounts & Audit Senior

Clark Wood Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited has partnered with a prestigious chartered accountancy firm in Northwich to recruit an ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist Accounts & Audit Senior. The role focuses on leading audits (about half of workload), preparing accounts for various entities, and delivering tax compliance while mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will join a well-established practice known for client service and career progression, with exposure to a diverse portfolio including SMEs, education,

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing final stages required.
• Experience leading audit assignments in mixed audit & accounts role.
• Able to mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit plans to meet objectives.
• Participate in audit planning and strategy discussions.
• Oversee audit fieldwork and ensure timely completion.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies.

Skills

ACA/ACCA Qualified or Finalist

Audit leadership

Accounts preparation

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified or Finalist

Job description

Accounts & Audit Senior

Northwich

£40,000 - £46,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Clark Wood, specialists in Accountancy Practice recruitment, are collaborating with a prestigious firm of chartered accountants in their search for an ACA / ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified Accounts & Audit Senior to join their team in Northwich.

This well-established firm is renowned for delivering exceptional client service across a diverse range of sectors. They offer an excellent environment for career progression and professional development, making them an ideal choice for ambitious individuals.

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role encompassing a variety of responsibilities. This includes leading audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, with audits comprising approximately 50% of your workload. You will also handle accounts preparation and tax compliance work, engaging directly with clients and mentoring junior staff.

The firm can boast an impressive portfolio of clients spanning across various sectors including business start ups, small to medium enterprises, education and clients from the NFP sector.

The ideal candidate will be ACA / ACCA Qualified or nearing the final stages of their qualification, with recent experience in a mixed audit and accounts role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit plans to meet objectives effectively.
• Participate actively in audit planning and strategy discussions.
• Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and ensure completion meets objectives.
• Supervise and nurture junior team members.
• Prepare accounts for sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.

Skills Required

• ACA / ACCA Qualified or Finalist.
• Proven experience in leading audit assignments.

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