Are you ready to become a trusted business advisor and make a difference to your clients’ lives?
Do you want to boost your career and join a firm that puts staff first?
When you join Sowerby you are not just joining a firm of chartered accountants, you are joining a team of business advisors that really cares about its client relationships. The team at Sowerby aren’t just there to tick boxes for yearend audits and crunch numbers; you would be advising clients on their systems and controls, business strengths and weaknesses, and helping them to achieve their goals.
Sowerby’s key strength is in its personal relationships, whether this is with clients, staff, or professionals. We are discerning with who we work with, and our staff all enjoy building relationships with wonderful clients who are engaged in their businesses.
When you work for Sowerby, you will not be expected to sacrifice any elements of your personal life. We believe in a positive work-life balance; when people are well rested and engaged is when inspired and innovative work is done. Your mental wellbeing is important to us.
As part of the Sowerby team, you will receive regular training, and you’ll be given time to ensure that you are up to date with the latest developments in accounting, tax, and technology. We run a yearly conference where the full team enjoys time away in a hotel, taking part in bespoke training courses and team-building activities.
What will Sowerby offer you?
* People, not process
* Work smarter not harder
* Study support packages
* Staff social committee
* Individualised benefit package
* Multi-specialism roles
* Clear progression routes designed specifically for you
* Employee Listening platform
What do you need to offer Sowerby? You will:
* Have at least 2 years’ experience working in audit in practice, be ACCA / ACA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience.
* Focus on delivering statutory and specialist audit services to a broad portfolio of clients.
* Have regular contact with clients, often visiting client sites to conduct audit activities.
* Complete audit testing whilst also reviewing an element of junior colleagues' work and encourage prompt and high-quality delivery and service.
* Use accounting software to prepare and finalise audit files in readiness for review.
* Have analytical skills, pay attention to detail, and have the ability to think laterally, meaning you are capable of identifying potential problems and providing solutions.
* Show initiative, exercise judgement, and take ownership of issues from start to finish.
* Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.
* Be confident looking after clients. You’ll know when to pick up the phone, offer to visit them, or just say “Hi, how are you?”
* Either be experienced in IRIS and Caseware or willing and ready to learn.
Please apply directly by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@sowerby-llp.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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