Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee - Advice, Audit & Accounts (Heathrow)

Moore Kingston Smith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee - Advice, Audit & Accounts (Heathrow)

Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: Heathrow
Compensation: GBP 30,000 - GBP 42,000 / year
Description
Our Advice, Audit & Accounts team are trained to have broad experience across a range of disciplines, from audit and accounts through to tax and other advisory services, so we can support our clients cross-discipline solutions. These teams work with clients who vary in size, from sole traders to medium and large businesses, across a wide range of sectors.

This position is seeking an individual who is part-qualified in their ACA qualification. You will be part of a tight-knit team, working directly with Partners, Directors, and Managers, providing client-focused and commercially aware services in an efficient and professional manner.

This role will be audit focused while getting exposure to wider business advisory work. This role includes:

• Carrying out audit/accounts and related tax assignments for clients that range in size and industry.
• You will actively promote and market the firm and its services, to attract new clients and retain and develop relationships with existing clients, with the opportunity to work across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the auditing of companies across a variety of industries
• The role requires some on-site auditing at our clients' offices
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the audit team across a wide range of sectors
• Prepare a basic set of unincorporated or company accounts with reference to the relevant Financial Reporting Standards/Statement of Recommended Practice and legal requirements
• Draft basic corporation tax computations
• Assist with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Provide support with drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
• Work with other trainees to deliver assignments and assist them with their personal development
• Attend client meetings in collaboration with the Manager / Partner
• Attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and pursue specific areas of interest
• Regular and varied internal networking, to get to know both your team and the wider firm
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry/bookkeeping
• Sustain awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and Moore Kingston Smith internal policies in producing audit files (for example: correct sample size selection, working paper structure/format, etc)
• Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
• Use initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice with regards to client or staff matters and a platform to be heard in regular team meetings
• Assist the team with ad hoc duties to support the overall smooth running of assignments
• Assist with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering queries, and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
• Provide support with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion

Who are we looking for?

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having completed at least all certificate level papers, or the AAT Level 4 qualification
• At least 1 year of audit experience is mandatory, with some experience in accounts and tax being desirable
• Technically competent
• Experience of Pro-audit, Caseware, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, Quickbooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable
• We're looking for people who are excellent communicators, adaptable, enjoy building relationships, and are passionate about developing themselves.