Job Title: Audit Accounts Semi
Senior Job Reference: 393
Location: Louth, Spalding and Lincoln
Job Type: Full
time and permanent
Salary: £17000 - £28000 dependent on
experience, excellent staff perks included!!!
JOB SUMMARY:
Mixed role of audit
and accounts. Responsible for undertaking the preparation of client accounts
and assisting with the provision of a comprehensive accounting and business
advisory service to a portfolio of clients; and also for contributing
significantly to the on the job development of technicians and trainees. Assisting
a senior on an audit assignments, including detailed testing and communication
with clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The preparation
and audit of client accounts, up to final stage dependent on the
complexity of the business, for approval by Manager /Partner. This will
normally involve preparation of draft accounts suitable for client meeting
with Manager and/or Partner and subsequent completion thereof.
- To assist
with more technical audit testing during audit assignments and to work
with a team to achieve successful completion of audits on a timely basis.
- To
control budgets and meet audit objectives.
- To
assist with the completion of client accounts preparation and prepare
corporation tax computations where appropriate to support audit work.
- To
undertake specialist assignments to expand knowledge.
- Where
appropriate, work at clients premises which could include overnight stays.
- The provision
of a range of other services to clients as required e.g. general
book-keeping, VAT Returns, assistance with accounting software, tax
computations, again for approval by Manager/Partner or under the
supervision of Manager.
- To
adhere to the procedures which provide a clear framework for all members
of the department to ensure effective scheduling, allocation and
completion of work (such procedures to be amended and updated as required
from time to time).
- To
constantly review the work undertaken and refer to Manager/Partner any compliance
issues or opportunities for cross selling of other services within the
group.
- To
develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to gain
their respect, and to know your own limitations in advising the client on
accounting matters.
- To
assist with on the job training of technicians and trainees whilst at the
same time meeting work priorities.
Monitor progress of work tasked to trainees and technicians, review
and provide appropriate feedback in accordance with department procedures.
- To promptly
report to Manager any concerns which may affect the firm’s client
relationship e.g. money laundering, unethical business practice,
complaints etc.
- To
respect client confidentiality and report any issues which may affect
client relationships to their senior/manager.
Person Specification
- Part / fully Qualified AAT or ACA or
ACCA qualified or qualified by experience e.g. approx. 3 years general
practice experience.
- Must be able to prepare accounts
independently to final stage.
- Must be able to demonstrate
effective client inter-personal skills.
- Must be able to actively manage own
workloads and take responsibility for own development.
- Must possess IT skills to operate
in-house programs and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary.
- Must be fully conversant with
accounts preparation programs.
- Must possess a good working
knowledge of accounting standards and the accounting provisions of the
Companies Act, and relevant taxation matters.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post,
please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person
to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk
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