Audit and Accounts Senior

• Working as part of a team on larger audits for both corporate and not-for-profit clients
  
• Handling client queries and supervising the work of junior colleagues
  
• Overseeing smaller audits and reporting directly to partners
  
• Preparing financial statements for audit and non-audit clients
  

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or Part-Qualified
  
• A minimum of 3 years' audit experience in an accountancy practice
  
• Up to date with current auditing and accounting issues, as well as relevant standards, company law, etc.
  
• Strong knowledge of tax, particularly corporation tax, with awareness of VAT and payroll taxes being advantageous
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
  
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to think critically to solve problems
  
• Ability to take ownership of issues from start to finish and show initiative
  
• Experience working on a diverse range of clients (FCA experience is beneficial)
  
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel; experience with CCH and Pro-audit is advantageous
  
• Knowledge of Mercia audit methodology is also beneficial
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience (in the region of £40,000-£55,000pa)
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Group life assurance (x4 salary)
  
• Social functions and events
  
• Access to the employee benefits portal (cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases)
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Continuous training and development to support both professional qualifications and personal growth
  
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus closure between Christmas and New Year
  
• Flexible, hybrid working with one day per week from home