Senior Audit Accountant

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

Job summary

A well-established Chartered Accountants based in Stafford is seeking a Senior Audit Accountant to lead audit processes and manage junior staff. The candidate should have substantial experience in planning and executing statutory audits, understanding UK audit procedures, and be proficient in accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. The role offers a salary between £40,000 and £43,000 along with a supportive team environment. This opportunity is excellent for someone looking to contribute to a growing audit department.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an accountancy firm is essential.
• Previous experience in planning, execution and completion of statutory audits.
• Ability to train and support junior team members during audit assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in accountancy firm

Planning and execution of statutory audits

Confident working directly with clients

Proficient in Xero

Proficient in QuickBooks

Proficient in Sage

Solid understanding of year-end accounts preparation

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS Accounts

Job description

You will be responsible for working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, in a supportive, forward thinking firm.

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. You will be responsible for working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, in a supportive, forward thinking firm.

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.