Audit & Accounts Junior

i4 Jobs; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm is seeking an Audit & Accounts Junior to support accounting and assurance services for various clients. This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics who are eager to develop their careers. The position promises a friendly environment with significant learning and progression avenues while working closely with experienced professionals.

Benefits

Fully funded study package towards professional qualification

Extensive benefits for you and your family

Support for staff development

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a relevant degree in accountancy or a similar subject.
• Good A-level qualifications including maths may also be considered.
• Competent using Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with accounts preparation for Limited companies, Sole traders, and Partnerships.
• Completing assigned audit areas to a high standard as directed by senior staff.
• Ensuring all client work is completed within reporting deadlines.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant degree in Accountancy, Economics or similar

A-level qualification including Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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• A fully funded study package towards a professional qualification
• Extensive benefits for you and your family
• A comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer
• Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships, and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people – with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

The Role – Audit & Accounts Junior

We’re expanding, which means we are looking for graduates who may have recently finished their degree in either Accounting and Finance, Economics or related field. Starting in September 2022, this role is ideal for someone who aspires to learning and progressing in the Audit and Accounts field and within a well-established and friendly practice. The duties will involve providing accurate accounting and assurance services to a diverse range of clients, as directed by the Manager, within budget and in accordance with firm procedures. This is a great opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with accounts preparation for Limited companies, Sole traders and Partnerships
• Analysing data to form the basis of the accounts
• Completing assigned audit areas to a high standard as directed by senior members of staff
• Ensuring all client work is completed within applicable reporting deadlines and client requests
• Ensuring all jobs are completed within specific budgets, keeping Manager informed at all times of progress of job
• Assisting with ad-hoc duties as and when is required

About you – Audit & Accounts Junior

Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work. We are looking for people who embrace the 3 C’s – change, challenge and commitment.

We enjoy working with people who can work well with others and in turn enjoy working amongst a diverse team of professionals. You will be confident in working to a high standard, have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to your work. Additionally, we’d like you to have/be:

• Ideally hold a relevant degree in accountancy, economics or similar subject, although good calibre A level qualification – including maths – will be considered
• Competent using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritise work
• Excellent work ethics and eagerness to learn
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills

In addition to the above successful candidate will be organised and commercially minded, displaying a level of flexibility, professionalism, confidence and ability to build successful relationships through trust and credibility.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.