With a minimum of two years’ current/recent practice experience you will be looking for a new challenge. You may well be an AAT finalist/qualified or commenced ACCA/ACA studies. In this general practice role with a focus on audit, your main tasks include being involved in audit assignments in and out of the office, preparing accounts and business tax computations. In return, we can offer you a competitive package of benefits in a supportive environment, with a focus on developing your skills to progress within your chosen career
General responsibilities
- Assisting in audit assignments for aa wide variety of business sectors – working as part of a team on most occasions
- Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Preparation of business tax computations and associated schedules
- Working within the accounts team you will help service a portfolio of clients, dealing with year-end and other ad-hoc issues throughout the year
- Occasionally assisting with management accounts, book-keeping and VAT returns for clients if required
- Advising clients on most suitable accounting software solutions for their businesses
- General office duties to ensure our clients are serviced to a high standard
Skills and qualities
- Minimum of two years’ proven experience in accountancy practice in an audit role or multi disciplined role
- AAT qualified or a finalist; or may have commenced ACCA/ACA studies
- Commercially aware
- Focused on meeting deadlines through effective time management
- Proficient and confident with IT
- Clean driving licence with access to a car for business use
Desirable skills
- Experience of Iris suite of programs
- Audit software experience
- Experienced in working with a wide-ranging portfolio of clients
Personal skills
- Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service to both clients and colleagues
- Enthusiastic and desire to succeed
- Driven to develop skills
- Excellent organisational skills – a “finisher”
- A strong team-player
- A self-confident communicator – excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working conditions and package
- Flexible working hours/conditions
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual leave trading scheme *
- Salary dependant on experience
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthplan cashback scheme
- Permanent health insurance scheme *
- Death in Service benefit
- *Upon successful completion of probationary period
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