Qualified Audit and Accounts Senior

Quest Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A chartered accountancy firm is looking for a qualified Audit and Accounts Senior to join their team in Chelmsford and Stratford. The role involves leading all aspects of the audit process, preparing statutory and management accounts, and assisting clients with queries. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic department are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practice experience including relevant audit experience.
• Ability to drive and live locally to Chelmsford office.
• Experience in preparing management and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the audit process including planning and finalisation.
• Prepare year-end statutory and quarterly management accounts.
• Assist with client queries and staff management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service commitment

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

About the job Qualified Audit and Accounts Senior

We’re a chartered accountancy firm, is looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join their Audit and Accounts team across our Chelmsford and Stratford offices. Working to deliver a broad range of audit and accounts services to a number of business clients, this opportunity would suit an individual who is looking to progress their career. The ideal candidate will be either newly qualified, or a few years post qualified, with at least 3 years practice experience to include relevant audit experience.

The main duties of the role are:

• All aspects of the audit process including planning, finalisation and leading audit work at clients' premises
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts
• Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts
• Assisting clients with queries
• Assist with the management of the staff
• Ad hoc financial duties
• Assisting senior staff with ad hoc projects

Key characteristics include strong attention to detail and communication skills, a professional approach to clients and colleagues and a firm commitment to providing top quality client service. The ability to drive and live locally to the Chelmsford office will be essential. We expect the role to be roughly 80% audit focused.

On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic and growing audit and accounts department.