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Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Affinia
Affinia (formally LB Group) is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm that through successful acquisitions and organic growth, has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Affinia (www.affinia.co.uk) was launched in October 2024, which saw the coming together of LB Group and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.
With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Cambridge, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.
We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.
Purpose of the role:
Affinia is recruiting for an Audit Senior to come and join our Ipswich office where we work to deliver a broad range of audit services to a diverse range of business clients. This opportunity would suit an individual who is looking to progress their career with the ideal candidate fully qualified (ACA/ACCA).
This role is based in Ipswich in Suffolk only. Please only apply if you can work in this location.
Accountabilities:
The Audit Senior role will collaborate closely with other Managers and Directors across the Group, responsibilities will include:
* Planning, execution, and completion of audits reporting to managers and partners.
* Preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required.
* Co-ordinate planning with clients, including consulting with relevant departments within the firm.
* Leading on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.
* Business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects.
* Review of work of juniors offering guidance and support.
* Develop strong client relationships with regular attendance at client meetings.
* Consult with financial institutions such as Banks, Factoring Companies, etc.
* Ensure quality of work and all practice procedures conform with regulations and LB protocols and methodology.
* Attend external events and represent the business in a professional manner.
Skills/Qualifications:
Key characteristics include strong diligence, problem solving and communication skills, a professional approach to clients and colleagues and a firm commitment to providing top quality client service.
You will have experience in:
* Recent experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice.
* Experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages under International Standards on Auditing.
* Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Effective communication skills with senior staff and clients.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office suite – Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel.
* Sound knowledge of key risks applicable to specific audits and aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance.
* Excellent organisational and time management.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
Core Benefits:
At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
* Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year
* Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential
* Death in Service
* Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days / day of exam
* Professional membership support
* Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
* Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
* Dress for your Diary Policy
Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.
Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal:
we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Accounting, Professional Services, and Financial Services
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