Audit and Accounts Senior/Semi-Senior

Cripps Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Medical cash plan

Flexible working policy

Enhanced maternity

Death in service cover

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cripps Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior / Semi Senior for a UK accountancy firm. The role requires ACCA or ACA qualification with substantial UK audit, accounts and financial reporting experience.

You will plan, lead and deliver audits for corporate clients and supervise junior staff, with a focus on quality and timely delivery. Benefits include private medical cover, medical cash plan, flexible working, enhanced maternity, death in service cover and other voluntary

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with significant audit, accounts and financial reporting experience in a UK accountancy firm.
• Strong audit planning, analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of UK auditing standards.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office and audit/accounting software.
• Ability to supervise assignments, review work and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, complete and supervise audit assignments at client sites or remotely, liaising with clients to obtain information.
• Identify audit risks and technical matters, escalating issues to the Partner or Manager.
• Prepare audit files, working papers, statutory accounts and completion documentation.
• Support higher-level audit and accounting work for clients and monitor progress against budgets and deadlines.
• Coaching and supervising trainees, reviewing their assignments and ensuring quality.
• Finalise paperwork for dispatch to clients and HMRC within deadlines.

Skills

Audit experience

Team leadership

UK auditing standards

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/ACA

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

We are recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Senior / Semi Senior to join the team of a successful, independent accountancy firm. The ideal candidate will be qualified ACCA or ACA with experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. The firm will consider application from those at Senior or Semi Senior level.

This growing firm will offer a salary in line with experience with regular reviews, and a good benefits package including private medical cover and medical cash plan, flexible working policy, enhanced maternity, death in service cover and a range of voluntary benefits.

Within this role, the Audit & Accounts Senior / Semi Senior will plan, lead and deliver high quality audit services to corporate clients, whilst supporting managers and partners and supervising junior team members.

As Audit & Accounts Senior / Semi Senior your responsibilities will include:

• Support partners and managers in delivering a high-quality audit service to clients, together with related compliance and advisory matters
• Plan, complete and supervise audit assignments at client sites or remotely, liaising with clients to obtain relevant information for audit and accounts assignments
• Identify audit risks, technical matters and key completion points, escalating issues to the Partner or Manager on a timely basis
• Prepare audit files, working papers, statutory accounts and completion documentation
• Assist with higher-level technical audit, accounts and related compliance work for clients
• Monitor the quality and progress of assignments in line with agreed budgets and deadlines
• Record chargeable time accurately and work efficiently to support appropriate recovery levels
• Support trainees through on-the-job coaching, supervision and review of their assignments
• Identify points for the Partner or Manager to raise with clients
• Finalise paperwork for dispatch to clients and HMRC in a timely manner, ensuring required deadlines and quality standards are met
• Manage and deliver ad hoc projects and assignments as required

In addition to the duties above, the successful candidate will attend relevant training courses and continuing professional development activities appropriate to the role.

Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following criteria:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified with significant audit, accounts and financial reporting experience gained within a UK accountancy firm
• Strong audit planning, analytical and problem-solving skills with an in-depth knowledge of UK auditing standards, audit methodology and file completion requirements
• Good general IT skills, including MS Office and audit and accounting software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise assignments, review work and deliver audit files
• Working knowledge of relevant business taxes
• Experience of leading assignments and supervising junior staff
• Live within a commutable distance from the office location
• Willing to work extra hours if required

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.