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Audit and Accounts Senior

Employer
NewlyQualified
Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 18, 2020

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Job Role
Auditor
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Purpose of the Role
To provide a high quality service to clients in designated section and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
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Assist manager as part of audit and accounts team and act as senior on audit assignments as required
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Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by client
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Prepare business tax computations, partnership and personal tax returns and prepare corporation tax computations and forms CT600
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Assist with client queries regarding aspects of their bookkeeping and other business matters as required
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Prepare other client outputs, as instructed, e.g. spreadsheets
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Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets and assist with administration tasks if necessary
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Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
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Attend courses that are appropriate to job role and be able to deliver ad hoc projects and assignments
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Identify points for Manager to raise with clients and to raise potential areas for additional services including added value services and advice
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Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required.
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Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client. Support trainees by providing on the job coaching and supervision of their work
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Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge and resolve queries on complex areas such as CCH or software vendors
Critical Skills & Knowledge
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Ability to prepare, conduct and supervise audits, prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently
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Strong computer literacy, active listening skills and excellent problem resolution skills and idea generation ability
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In depth audit & accounts prep knowledge and knowledge of accounting systems and their uses and benefits
Qualifications & Experience
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Essential: ACA/ACCA/ qualified or part qualified; and/or AAT Level 3/4
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Essential: Minimum of 1 years proven audit and accounts experience within a practice environment.
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Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero and using Mercia or CCH software
Personal Qualities
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Strong presence and excellent communication skills and quickly builds rapport and trust
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Highly confidential
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Good networker
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Attention to detail and organised
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Resilient and energetic, an achiever and self-motivated
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Creative and analytical - quick thinker with a positive 'can do' attitude
The Benefits
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Competitive salary, flexible working, healthcare, pension, discount voucher scheme, flexitime, 23 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, long service holiday accrual

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