Audit & Accounts Senior

DJH; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Volunteer day

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

DJH in Halesowen is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join our Audit department. You will split time roughly 70% on audit and 30% on accounts, leading engagements and building relationships with clients.

You will have solid audit and accounts experience, with ACA/ACCA progression and strong knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs. The role includes coaching juniors, managing deadlines, and delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Solid audit and accounts experience gained in practice.
• Part or fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent), or well on the way.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and ISAs.
• Confident running your own jobs and reviewing others.
• Clear communication and strong client/colleague relationships.
• Attention to detail with awareness of the bigger picture.
• Team player who helps others develop.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and complete audit assignments (about 70% time).
• Prepare statutory accounts and support with client accounts work (about 30% time).
• Be the first port of call for clients, building strong relationships.
• Review the work of trainees and juniors, providing coaching.
• Identify opportunities to add value and raise with managers/directors.
• Keep up to date with accounting and auditing standards to stay compliant.
• Manage workload and deadlines, keeping everyone informed.

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Halesowen

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we'll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we'll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you'll be a key part of our Halesowen team, working with a vibrant and diverse mix of clients. Your time will be split 70/30, around 70% on audit and 30% on accounts, giving you real variety and the chance to build well-rounded technical skills across both areas.

• Plan, lead and complete audit assignments (around 70% of your time), from fieldwork through to file review
• Prepare statutory accounts and support with client accounts work (around 30% of your time)
• Be the first port of call for your clients, building strong relationships and getting under the skin of their business
• Review the work of trainees and juniors, giving helpful feedback and coaching along the way
• Spot opportunities to add value and flag them to managers and directors
• Keep on top of changing accounting and auditing standards so our work stays accurate and compliant
• Manage your own workload and deadlines, and keep everyone updated on progress
  

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you'll:

• Have solid audit and accounts experience, gained in practice
• Be part or fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent), or be well on your way
• Have a good understanding of UK GAAP and ISAs
• Be confident running your own jobs and reviewing the work of others
• Communicate clearly and build great relationships with clients and colleagues
• Pay close attention to detail, while keeping an eye on the bigger picture
• Enjoy working as part of a team and helping those around you to develop

Let's talk benefits...

Here's a few reasons to come and join us, but you'll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Volunteer day
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.