Audit and Accounts Semi-Senior

Autograph Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Business closure over Christmas

Supportive and collaborative team

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is working with a well-established accountancy practice in Newport to recruit an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior. You will work across accounts preparation and audits for a varied client base, developing your technical knowledge and taking the next step in your career.

You’ll gain exposure to client relationships, support with tax and statutory accounts, and have opportunities for progression as your experience grows within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Around 2 years experience within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA or actively studying towards a professional qualification.
• Previous experience across accounts and some audit exposure.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and statutory accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Assisting with statutory accounts and year-end accounts preparation.
• Supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Carrying out audit testing and preparing working papers.
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting with general tax compliance.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting junior members of the team where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Education

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA part-qualified or studying towards

Job description

Location: Newport
Position: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We re working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Cardiff that is looking to add an ambitious Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to its team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a few years practice experience who is looking to broaden their technical knowledge and take the next step in their career. You ll gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients, working across both accounts preparation and audit, while developing your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

You ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced members of the team, build strong client relationships and take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

The Role:

• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assisting with statutory accounts and year-end accounts preparation
• Supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Carrying out audit testing and preparing working papers
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting with general tax compliance
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Supporting junior members of the team where required

What we re looking for:

• Around 2 years experience within an accountancy practice
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA or actively studying towards a professional qualification
• Previous experience across accounts and some audit exposure
• Good understanding of accounting principles and statutory accounts
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues

What s on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Business closure over Christmas
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and professional development