Accounts Semi Senior

Sumer Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumer Group in Sheffield is hiring for a Semi Senior in the statutory accounts team. The role may include travel between offices and is flexible on base office location.

You will join a collaborative, supportive team with opportunities for professional development and training, contributing to the efficiency and quality of audit processes. We seek a detail-oriented, highly organized candidate passionate about accurate financial reporting who will support audit processes and facilitate cross-team

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA part qualified or newly qualified
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation
• Experience with Excel and CCH/AP

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the audit accounts inbox, ensuring emails are prioritised, deadlines are met, and tasks are allocated effectively.
• Maintain the corporate workflow document to identify delivery issues or timeline changes early and communicate them promptly.
• Manage workloads for assistants and ensure smooth operations during audit and account assignments.
• Conduct first reviews of prepared accounts and amendments before submission to the audit team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Preparation of consolidated accounts, including compiling workings and liaising with audit teams for clarity and precision.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on corporate work processes.
• Attend regular meetings with audit managers across the offices and participate in meetings to foster strong communication and continuous improvement.

Skills

Organisation & time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA part qualified or newly qualified

Tools

Excel

CCH/AP

Job description

Accounts Semi Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Description

We have a new opportunity for a semi-senior or senior within the statutory accounts team. We can be flexible on base office but occasional travel across the offices may be needed.

In this position, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, have opportunities for professional development and training and work in a role that directly impacts the quality and efficiency of audit processes.

We're looking for someone detail-oriented, highly organised, and passionate about delivering accurate financial information. Join our team as a Statutory Accounts Team Member, where you’ll play a key role in supporting audit processes and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the audit accounts inbox, ensuring emails are prioritised, deadlines are met, and tasks are allocated effectively.
• Maintain the corporate workflow document to identify delivery issues or timeline changes early and communicate them promptly.
• Manage workloads for assistants and ensure smooth operations during audit and account assignments.
• Conduct first reviews of prepared accounts and amendments before submission to the audit team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Preparation of consolidated accounts, including compiling workings and liaising with audit teams for clarity and precision.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on corporate work processes.
• Attend regular meetings with audit managers across the offices and participate in meetings to foster strong communication and continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We’re looking for someone ACA or ACCA part qualified or newly qualified with the following experience:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation
• Experience required of CCH/AP and Excel

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