Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee - Advice, Audit & Accounts (Redhill)
Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: Redhill
Compensation: GBP 30,000 - GBP 42,000 / year
Description
Our Advice, Audit & Accounts team are trained to have broad experience across a range of disciplines, from audit and accounts through to tax and other advisory services, so we can support our clients with cross-discipline solutions. This position is seeking an individual who is part-qualified in their ACA qualification. You will be part of a tight-knit team, working directly with Partners, Directors, and Managers, providing client-focused and commercially aware services in an efficient and professional manner. This role will be audit-focused while getting exposure to wider business advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for the auditing of companies, solicitors, charities and schools
* The role requires some on-site auditing at our clients' offices
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the audit team across a wide range of sectors
* Prepare a basic set of unincorporated or company accounts with reference to the relevant Financial Reporting Standards/Statement of Recommended Practice and legal requirements
* Draft basic corporation tax computations
* Assist with managing client expectations and deadlines
* Provide support with drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
* Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development
* Attend client meetings in collaboration with the Manager / Partner
* Regular and varied internal networking, to get to know both your team and the wider firm
* Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry/bookkeeping
* Sustain awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and Moore Kingston Smith internal policies in producing audit files
* Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
* Using initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice
* Assist the team with ad hoc duties to support the overall smooth running of assignments
* Provide support with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion
Who are we looking for?
* Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having completed at least all certificate level papers, or the AAT Level 4 qualification
* At least 1 year of audit experience is mandatory, with some experience in accounts and tax being desirable
* Technically competent
* Experience of Pro-audit, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, Quickbooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable
* We're looking for people who are excellent communicators, adaptable, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.
A competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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