Audit and Accounts Semi senior

Primary lead on audit engagements, managing fieldwork and supervising junior team members while maintaining direct communication with clients and partners. Responsible for planning audits Manage accounts preparation for clients, from trial balance to final accounts, including corporation tax computations and ensuring filing deadlines are met with Companies House and HMRC.

Client Details

Top independent practice across the region who have a long history of providing top quality accounting to a wide range of clients.

Description

• Lead audit projects from start to finish - manage the team, deal with clients directly, spot risks and make sure everything's done properly according to UK standards.
• Handle financial statements and accounts for clients - know your UK GAAP and IFRS inside out. Sort out any tricky accounting issues with the partners when needed.
• Look after a bunch of accounts prep clients - take care of everything from start to finish, including tax returns. Keep HMRC and Companies House happy with on-time filings.
• Build great relationships with clients - be their go-to person for questions, solve problems before they become headaches, and give solid advice when they need it.
• Help the junior team grow - show them the ropes, check their work, and give tips to help them improve. Keep the team spirit positive!
• Spot chances to grow the business - keep an eye out for ways we can help clients more and work with partners to win new work.
• Keep projects on track and on budget - manage your time well, hit deadlines, and make sure clients know what to expect.
• Stay sharp on the latest rules and regs - keep learning and developing your skills through training and updates.

Profile

• semi Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) preferably proffessionalsnear completion or have been completed - will look at less exams but must have strong experience base
• At least 2 years' experience in practice, with good exposure to both audit and accounts prep - mixed role experience is a big plus!
• Strong grasp of UK GAAP and experience with accounts software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage - any of the usual suspects)
• Good eye for detail but also able to see the bigger picture - we need someone who can spot the small stuff while understanding what really matters
• Great at managing your time and juggling different projects - you'll have various clients and deadlines to keep track of
• People skills are crucial - you'll be dealing with clients directly and mentoring junior staff, so being approachable and professional is key
• Problem-solver mindset - we need someone who can think on their feet and come up with practical solutions
• Driving license and willing to travel to client sites around Sheffield and nearby areas (it's not all desk work!)
• Eager to learn and develop - the role will grow with you, so we want someone ambitious who's keen to take on more responsibility

Job Offer

Salary DOE

Great company with a large outreach able to provide development and growth