Senior Audit Accountant

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Hopton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Audit Accountant in Hopton, England. This role involves planning and executing audits, preparing statutory accounts, and managing junior staff. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in an accountancy firm and solid knowledge of UK audit procedures. Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £43,000 annually and a supportive work environment. This position is located within commuting distance from Stoke on Trent and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and execution of statutory audits for companies and charities.
• Confident in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audits.
• Oversee and review the work of junior audit staff.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a range of clients.

Skills

Experience working within an accountancy firm

Solid understanding of UK audit procedures

Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage

Ability to train junior team members

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience

Tools

IRIS Accounts

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description for the role:

• As the Senior Audit Accountant you will be responsible for planning, execution and completion of audits
• Oversee and review the work of junior audit staff, providing feedback and guidance
• As the Senior Audit Accountant you will prepare statutory accounts for a wide range of clients including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Prepare Tax computations supporting schedules where required
• As the Senior Audit Accountant you will liaise directly with clients to resolve any queries and maintain strong relationships
• Ensure all work delivered meets all regulatory, ethical and professional standards
• Contribute to improving internal processes and supporting the overall development of the audit department

For the role it would be good to see candidates with the following experience:

• Experience working within an accountancy firm is essential
• Previous experience in planning, execution and completion of statutory audits for companies and charities is essential for the role
• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience
• Solid understanding of year-end accounts preparation and UK audit procedures; experience in group accounts would be highly advantageous
• Experience preparing corporation tax and partnership tax computations
• Confident working directly with clients and managing deadlines
• Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with IRIS Accounts, Tax and Practice Management software is desirable
• Ability to train and support junior team members during audit assignments

Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 Per Annum

This role is commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Stafford, Eccleshall, Stone, Hixon and surrounding areas

The role would suit candidates with the following experience: Audit Senior or Audit & Accounts, or Accounts and Audit Senior or Senior Audit Accountant

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.