Audit senior

UHY Hacker Young Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants seeks an experienced Audit Senior to manage statutory audits for clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The role involves preparation of accounts, client interaction, and supporting trainees. Ideal for those looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Death in Service Benefit

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with audit and accounts experience.
• UK company audit experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory audit work for limited companies and charities.
• Prepare statutory accounts and draft corporation tax computations.
• Support the development of trainees.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical

Communication

Proactive

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office

CCH Audit Automation Software

Job description

UHY Ross Brooke is a Top 20 firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newbury, Abingdon, Hungerford and Swindon. We are ambitious people, united in our mission to be exceptional accountants and business advisers delivering seamlessly integrated client service.

Through our UHY network we harness global intelligence and combine this with local presence and knowledge to share technical and commercial insight.

Role overview

We are looking for an Audit Senior who will undertake statutory audit work for a range of limited companies and charities, taking responsibility for the file prior to review by the Director.

This role would suit an already experienced Audit Senior looking for a new challenge.

The role includes:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Audit of accounts in accordance with ISAs, including attendance at client premises
• Liaise with clients to ensure accounts comply with accounting standards
• Draft corporation tax computations, including analysis of items for tax
• Support the development of trainees in a clear and concise manner, identify and solve knowledge gaps
• Work directly for Client Managers and Directors, supporting the delivery of technical knowledge
• Keep up to date with legislative changes.

Working arrangements

The working week: Normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, to be worked from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Location: Principal work base is our Abingdon Office.

• Death in service benefit 2 x salary
• Pension Scheme arrangements

Person specifications

• Essential: Qualified Accountant with audit and accounts experience
• Essential: Previous experience working in a practice environment
• Desirable: Background working in a corporate environment
• Essential: UK company audit experience
• Essential: Accounting software and Microsoft Office
• Desirable: CCH audit automation software or an equivalent package
• Well researched, enthusiastic and knowledgeable on
  • This open job vacancy
  • UHY
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical
• Proactive and enthusiastic to improve services and share knowledge
• Use initiative and problem solve
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Confidence to build rapport and manage a professional relationship with clients
• Highly organised, proven ability to meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to build rapport and work well as part of a team.