Audit Executive

J.P. MORGAN; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm seeks qualified auditors to join its growing Audit team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to lead audits, build client relationships, and develop future talent while enjoying flexibility with hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Perkbox discounts

Employee wellbeing app

Social events

Numerous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in handling a range of audit assignments.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with clients.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audits from planning to completion under UK GAAP.
• Develop and coach trainees to become skilled business advisors.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver quality service.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified

Job description

Description

About the Role

We are looking to recruit ambitious Qualified or Part Qualified auditors to join our rapidly expanding Audit team.

This is a great opportunity to join one of south west's largest and fastest growing audit teams who are responsible for auditing a variety of clients from large corporates and rapidly expanding owner managed businesses through to academy schools and charities.

The role will enable you to take full advantage of the hybrid working that we offer to all of our people. Whether you’re working from our brand-new flagship offices which is designed with agile working firmly in mind, or from home or a client site, we will support you to achieve the right balance of flexibility in line with delivering excellent client service.

Outside of the normal day job, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities that will help you quickly progress to Manager – this can be everything from supporting in our business development programme through to enrolling on our management development training sessions.

You will have the support and guidance of an approachable senior management team who will help you to achieve your long-term career goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and executing audits and other assurance engagements from planning to completion under UK GAAP
• Building strong relationships with your clients and ensuring that a quality service is delivered
• Developing and coaching our trainees so that they become accomplished business advisors

About You

To be considered for the role, you will need to be:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent) – We can provide full study support if you require it
• Experienced at taking responsibility for a range of audit assignments
• An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships with their clients
• Well organised with strong attention to detail levels
• A real team player who wants to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming
• Able to access transport and have a full driving license.

Why Bishop Fleming?!

Bishop Fleming is leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% per cent over the last 12 months.

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:

Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.

Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

With 9 offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work.

Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Seyi Oseni, Resourcing Administrator if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.