Audit & Assurance Senior

Armstrong Watson; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Smart working policy

CPD support

Paid professional membership fees

Annual leave purchase

Job summary

Armstrong Watson in Manchester is recruiting for a qualified Audit & Assurance Senior to join our Audit & Assurance Team. The role involves completing audit and accounts work for our client portfolio, with a focus on statutory accounts preparation and multi-entity audits.

You will liaise with clients, manage information gathering, and ensure files are completed on time and within budget while supporting colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ICAS/ACA/ACCA.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited company clients with manager/partner review.
• Plan, coordinate and complete audit assignments and accounts work.
• Liaise with clients to obtain necessary information.

Skills

Deadline management

Team player

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Department: Audit

Location: Manchester

The Role

We currently have some exciting opportunities available within our expanding Audit & Assurance Team, and as part of this, we are recruiting for a qualified (ICAS, ACA or ACCA) Audit & Assurance Senior to join our Manchester office.

The main purpose of this role will be to complete Audit and Accountancy based assignments for the clients of the firm and generally supporting the wider Audit & Assurance team with the clients within their portfolios.

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited company clients together with files for Manager / Partner review
• Planning, co-ordinating and completing audit assignments and accounts work
• Liaising with clients both in advance of and during assignment to ensure we obtain all necessary information
• Ensuring full completion of audit or accounts files for Manager review is complete in an appropriate timescale and within budget
• Completing sections of the Audit file, or entire Audit files, particularly subsidiaries in multi-entity group audits, as allocated by the Audit & Assurance Senior or Manager
• Assisting with general administration within the Audit & Assurance department

The Candidate

• ICAS / ACA / ACCA qualified
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced working environment
• A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem-solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team
• A Full UK Driving Licence

The Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees