Audit & Accounts Associate

Ballards LLP; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Droitwich is seeking an Audit & Accounts Associate. This role involves leading audits, preparing tax calculations, and managing client relationships. Candidates should be working towards a professional qualification and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers flexible working, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Career progression

Electric Car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Working towards ACA / ACCA qualification, or a similar professional qualification.
• Experience of working in a client-facing role.
• Knowledge of the auditing role and its benefits to the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits on various organisations, attending on-site and managing the audit team.
• Prepare business and corporate tax calculations.
• Draft tax returns and liaise with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
• Ensure deadlines are met and compliance is adhered to.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing experience

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise workload

Customer service passion

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for providing excellent client service, Ballards provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors. The Audit & Accounts Associate role is part of the Corporate team, offering a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and a broad benefits package. The role is an integral part of the audit function, which has grown considerably, with real scope for progression. The Audit & Accounts Associate will work as part of a wider team and directly with clients; with a large and varied client base – including those in manufacturing, tech, agriculture, and healthcare – the work is diverse and no day is the same.

About the role

• Taking the lead on audits on a variety of organisations\' audits, including on-site attendance, liaising with clients and managing the audit team.
• Undertaking a wide-range of accounts preparation jobs – including the preparation of business and corporate tax calculations.
• Drafting tax returns for Partners / Directors of associated accounts jobs. Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Ensuring all deadlines are met, compliance is adhered to, and clients are kept informed.
• Occasionally attend networking and business development opportunities on behalf of the Firm.

About you

• Working towards ACA / ACCA qualification, or a similar professional qualification
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Experience of working in a client-facing role
• Knowledge of the auditing role and its benefits to the organisation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

About the rewards

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Career progression
• Electric Car scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support