1. Job Type
At David Allen Accountants we are incredibly passionate about our people and we strive to ensure that they grow with the business in their own development. Due to the recent success of our current staff in their professional development, and due to the successful growth of our business and our client portfolio, we now have a number of career opportunities in our accountancy sector across all of our sites but particularly at our Head Office in Dalston.
Aims and purpose of the job
To assist with the effective operation of the Limited department by ensuring accurate and efficient work is always carried out.
Duties to Include
To prepare audits and any relevant documents, ensuring all work produced is accurate, to the highest standard and in accordance with relevant legislation.To plan, organise, and lead on Audit assignments, working with an identified team to ensure client satisfaction and that work is done in accordance with ISA regulations.To plan, manage, and prioritise your own workflow, budgets, and productivity to ensure targets and deadlines are met.To work flexibly to complete audit assignments both remotely and in the office.To aim to carry out all work efficiently with a recovery of at least 95% in line with the firm’s objective.To act as a first point of contact for clients, developing good client relationships and identifying potential opportunities.To use the audit process to identify weaknesses and recommendations for improvement to the client’s internal controls and systems.To delegate work to audit juniors to ensure audits and other relevant documents are prepared accurately and in accordance with relevant standards. To review this work and provide training, support and regular constructive feedback when necessary.To set an example to the team as a natural leader.To work closely with other members of the team on specialist projects as and when required.To be adaptable and able to pick up work in other areas of need within the business, such as accounts drafting and supporting clients with ad hoc projects and advice.To communicate effectively with the Audit Partner, Senior Statutory Auditor and other team members on work being carried out.To help the Audit Partner and Audit Manager identify ways to improve and develop the audit team.To adopt a proactive approach to problem solving.To deal with all communications in a timely manner and ensure they are of a high professional standard.To take full responsibility for all work and tasks assigned to you.To monitor non-chargeable time, ensuring this is minimal and unless otherwise agreed no more than 5%.
In return for dedication and hard work we offer the following company benefits
Working for #TeamDA also brings with it lots of perks, from flexible working to help you manage your other priorities, to free financial advice and a great salary and package, as well as lots of opportunities to grow, develop and progress.
Great vision without great people is irrelevant, and our people really are the best. The best at what they do and the best at how they do it. And the great thing is, they keep striving to be even better! Our people, their skills and ambitions are as important to us as are our clients. We can’t deliver a great service without great people after all.