Audit and Accounts Senior

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic audit and accounts team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients from diverse sectors, helping them achieve their business goals. You will be responsible for preparing accounts, managing the audit process, and mentoring trainees, all while enjoying a flexible working environment. This position offers excellent learning opportunities and a supportive team culture, making it perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a collaborative setting. If you're proactive and determined, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) is ideal.
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for statutory and management purposes.
• Planning and managing the audit process efficiently.
• Mentoring and supporting trainees in their development.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Audit Experience

Proactive Attitude

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

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As part of the audit and accounts team, you will have the chance to work closely with clients, contributing to a team that helps them achieve their business and personal goals. Their clients represent a wide range of sectors and regions, united by their innovative ideas and successful enterprises. You will play a key role in supporting their success by working collaboratively with the practice's partners. Clients rely on your expertise for making crucial business decisions and developing strategies, offering excellent learning opportunities for staff, as business advice is a significant aspect of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for statutory, management, and ad hoc purposes
  
• Planning, budgeting, finalizing audit files, and managing the audit process efficiently
  
• Collaborating with the team to meet all deadlines and exceed client expectations
  
• Delegating and overseeing work, providing learning strategies for trainees
  
• Mentoring and supporting trainees
  
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities or improvements for clients by challenging existing methodologies
  
• Supporting Managers and Partners with their portfolios and special projects
  

Requirements

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
  
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) (ideally)
  
• Proficiency in various accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, and Iris is advantageous but not essential)
  
• Solid audit experience, or a strong willingness to learn
  
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial approach to assignments
  
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience in managing audit and accounts preparation from planning to completion
  
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
  
• Proactive and determined attitude
  
• Flexible working – hybrid working and flexible start and finish times
  
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Collaborative team culture with support and genuine progression opportunities
  

For more information, or a confidential conversation on your career options, please contact Kourtney Luckett; [emailprotected] ; 01483 900 940.

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