Senior Audit Assistant

Leadenhall Financial Management Limited; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Farnham is seeking an Audit Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through varied audit fieldwork, supporting clients while enjoying flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have at least 2 years of audit experience and be part qualified ACA. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals eager to develop their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Private medical cover after 2 years

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in audit.
• EU citizen or UK Tier 1 Visa for full-time employment.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Involved in audit fieldwork for various clients.
• Responsible for sections of the audit file.
• Project managing smaller clients during audits.

Skills

Problem solving

Client service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified ACA

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

What you can expect at Caldwell Penn Welcome to Caldwell Penn. We would love you to join us. We are a forward-looking, proactive firm of accountants, using advanced technology to help our clients turn their business aims and objectives into a reality.

By joining the Caldwell Penn Team you will:

• be made to feel welcome from the outset
• become part of a professional, happy and caring environment and made to feel a part of the family in no time
• be rewarded fairly and recognised for your efforts and contribution
• gain valuable experience be valued and your opinions listened to
• enjoy the flexibility which contributes to a healthy work – life balance
• be trained in our modern approach to accountancy and forward-thinking systems and processes be challenged to become the best version of yourself
• be encouraged to learn, develop, grow and succeed
• be supported in your career development

Despite all the technology we use (and we use a lot), first and foremost we are a people business. With our team being the engine for growth, we work hard to attract the best talent and to empower them with challenging and fulfilling work. We are a high-energy organisation with ambitious growth plans. It is in our interest to create an environment where people can thrive so we can all make a meaningful impact on the business.

As an Audit Assistant, you will be working as part of our small audit team, reporting to the Audit Specialist. On a typical audit, there will be 2-4 team members, in addition to the Manager and Partner.

What you’ll be doing In your first few months, you will be involved in audit fieldwork, usually for a different client each week. You will typically be responsible for certain sections of the audit file, liaising with team members completing other sections as required.

You will gain experience of testing in all areas as you get to know our clients and get to know our systems and processes. You will also be involved in audit planning and completion, as well as project managing some of our smaller clients when two audits happen concurrently.

As audit is a key growth area for the firm, you will be involved at an early stage on all new audit clients.

During quieter times, you may be involved in other project work, undertake interim work or get a head start with planning of future audits.

At Caldwell Penn we have flexibility around our working hours and our focus is on output rather than hours, so you will be expected to take responsibility for your workload and ensure all work is completed efficiently, in advance of deadlines and to the highest standards.

This role provides ample opportunity to develop your client facing skills and provide a key service to our clients – supporting them and making a tangible difference to their businesses.

Learn and grow at Caldwell Penn. Your professional development is important to us

What we offer:

• Excellent salary (experience and qualification dependent)
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Generous sick leave policy
• Dress for your day
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private medical cover (after 2 years’ service)
• Life assurance (4 times salary)
• Staff Perks App with retail and cinema discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and much more
• Flexible working (mixture of in office, on client site and working from home)**
• Supportive environment where you can flourish and fulfil your career potential

** Audit fieldwork is usually completed in office when we are not on site. The role will be entirely office based for your probationary period and until we have determined that you have a suitable home working setup. After this, you will have flexibility to work at home 1 or 2 days per week when you are not required to be in the office for audit fieldwork.

About you. We’re looking for someone:

• With a minimum of 2 years work experience in audit, within an accountancy practice (or more if you’ve had a more mixed role)
• Who is part qualified ACAWith a keen and demonstrable interest in completing your ACAqualification (potentially via a level 7 apprenticeship if you have more than 12 months left)
• With a positive attitude, who loves problem solving and working as part of a growing and successful team
• Who is an EU citizen or possesses a current UK Tier 1 Visa, eligible to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship
• Who lives within a reasonable commute (approx. 30-45 minutes) of our Farnham office
• With excellent spoken and written English
• Who is keen to learn and able to pick up new skills quickly
• With strong computer skills, including significant experience in Excel
• With experience using Xero and other software
• With excellent client service skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• With fantastic attention to detail, who hates making mistakes and is keen to produce work to the highest standards
• With great organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a changing workload
• With a passion and desire to make a difference, we want you to be a Leader of the future for Caldwell Penn

We encourage you to apply for a role at Caldwell Penn even if you don’t meet 100% of the above criteria.We believe in cultivating an environment where there are a diversity of perspectives.

Location and working hours

The position is full-time, with flexible working around Caldwell Penn’s core hours of 10am-4pm. The role is based in our Farnham office, as we undertake audit fieldwork collaboratively in the office. However, after probation you will be permitted to work remotely part of the time when audit fieldwork is not taking place, subject to agreement with your line manager. This flexibility will increase as you gain more experience, independence and progress up through the firm. Whilst you have the freedom of remote working, we don't want you to feel remote. Right from the start, you'll feel connected to the team here at Caldwell Penn through a series of online and in-person events that will help you build the relationships and get the support you need to thrive in your role.