Audit & Accounts Professional

Space 8 Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time with core hours 10am-4pm

Hybrid - 2 days at home

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Space 8 Recruitment are supporting a well-established practice to recruit an Audit & Accounts professional who aspires to become a Practice Director within less than 5 years. The role is 60% audit and 40% accounts and tax work, offering a clear path to leadership.

The firm provides flexible hours with hybrid working (two days at home) and strong career development, within a diverse client base across several industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate with clients.
• Exposure to multi-company group situations and consolidated accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and accounts work as part of a succession plan.
• Develop towards a Practice Director within 5 years.
• Maintain high professional standards and client service.

Skills

Audit & accounts

Client communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified with study support

Tools

Mercia audit processes

Job description

Space 8 Recruitment are thrilled to be supporting a well-established and hugely successful practice to recruit an Audit & Accounts professional who aspires to become a Practice Director within less than 5 years.

Who are they?

This practice employs 21 staff with 3 Partners. They were established 40 years ago and have a good mix of loyal clients who they have had for decades and new business. They work across many industries including recruitment, manufacturing, legal, retail & charities and their client's turnovers range from <£15m to over £50m.

The Role:

This role is part of a succession plan, with a route to Director within 5 years (likely to be less)

The role is 60% audit and 40% accounts and tax work.

The Rewards:

• Flexi-time with core hours of 10am-4pm
• Hybrid - 2 days at home
• Career development opportunities

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience in both audit and accounts preparation but a strong knowledge of both in particular auditing standards, processes and procedures. (We use the Mercia paper-based audit and accounts processes.)
• Good understanding of UK GAAP - particularly FRS 102.
• Exposure to multi company group situations and consolidated accounts preparation and audit
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with clients.
• Driver with own car
• ACA/ACCA qualified but we will consider a part-qualified or nearly qualified individual with the potential for some study support for the right candidate.