Our client require a part qualified ACA (ACA only) who has completed certificate level and has one years experience to join their team.
You will have worked for a firm of UK accountants for at least one year.
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. This role includes: Carrying out audit/accounts and related tax assignments for clients that range in size and industry.
You will actively promote and market the firm and its services, to attract new clients and retain and develop relationships with existing clients, with the opportunity to specialise in specific sectors.
Key tasks and 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
To attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and to pursue specific areas of interest
Regular and varied internal networking, to get to know both your team and the wider firm
Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry/bookkeeping
Sustains awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and internal policies in producing audit files (for example: correct sample size selection, working paper structure/format, etc)
Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
Using initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice with regards to client or staff matters and a platform to be heard in regular team meetings
Assist the team with ad hoc duties to support the overall smooth running of assignments
Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the queries and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
Provide support with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion
Skills and experience required:
Currently studying towards the ACA
Have completed at least all certificate level papers
Must have completed 2 audits in the last year with a turnover of £20m+
Technically competent
Experience of Pro-audit, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, Quickbooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable
Were looking for people who are excellent communicators, adaptable, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.
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