We are now recruiting for an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our team in Newcastle. The main purpose of this role will be to complete Audit and Accountancy based assignments for the clients of the firm and support the wider Audit & Assurance team with clients within their portfolios.
The main elements of this role will include :
1. Planning, co-ordinating and completing audit assignments and accounts work
2. Preparing statutory accounts for limited company clients together with files for Managers / Partner review
3. Liasing with clients both in advance of and during assignments to ensure we obtain all necessary information
4. Ensuring work is completed to meet external deadlines from client and regulatory authorities and internal deadlines
5. Ensuring full completion of audit or account files for the Managers review is done in an appropriate timescale and within budget
6. Identifying business issues relevant to the clients and ensuring those are brought to the attention of the appropriate Manager / Partner, or directly to the attention of the client
7. Identifying the needs of clients and actively developing business opportunities
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
8. ACA / ACCA qualified (or be on route to becoming qualified)
9. Comfortable working within a fast paced environment
10. A team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
11. Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
12. Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
13. A Full UK Driving Licence
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
14. Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
15. Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
16. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
17. Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
18. Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
19. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
20. Paid flu jabs and eye tests
21. Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
22. Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
23. Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
24. Paid professional membership fees
25. Charity of the Month
26. Colleague of the Month
27. Subsidised social events throughout the year