Senior Audit Accountant

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

Job summary

A well-established Chartered Accountants firm in Stafford is seeking a Senior Audit Accountant. In this role, you will oversee audits, manage junior staff, and prepare statutory accounts for various clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in the audit field, a part-qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, and skills in using software like Xero and QuickBooks. This position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum, along with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an accountancy firm is essential.
• Solid understanding of UK audit procedures.
• Ability to train and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning and completion of audits

Client management

Statutory accounts preparation

Experience with Xero

Experience with QuickBooks

Experience with Sage

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS Accounts

Job description

Due to business growth and expansion, I have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Audit Accountant to join a friendly team in a busy and well-established Chartered Accountants.

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.