We are looking for an Audit Senior to join the general audit team in the London office. This is a busy and varied role that would suit a qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent qualification).
Client Details
For this firm, experience has taught them how long-term planning can be the single biggest factor in achieving financial, business and personal ambitions.
Their people are experienced professionals who understand the importance of getting the right tax and financial structures in place for you, in good time.
The Business Advisory Group staff and Partners advise businesses ranging from large multi-national corporations to small family companies, many of which are owned by wealthy individuals. In addition to commercial companies in service/manufacturing industries, they also deal with professional partnerships, financial service companies, sports and entertainment businesses, entrepreneurs, charities and schools. The aim is to provide outstanding service in a professional and efficient manner tailored to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value.
Description
The Audit Senior will be primarily responsible for the following tasks:
- Preparing financial documents, audit reports, accounts, tax returns;
- Identifying and communicating accounting and auditing matters to managers;
- Conducting assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
There is also the opportunity to work on one-off projects, particularly within our corporate finance department.
Our audit seniors are also given the opportunity to manage a small portfolio of jobs which helps develop them for the next stage in their development and career progression.
Profile
The applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:
Demonstrate a passion for delivering quality and ensures that client needs are met, benefiting both the client and the firm.
Defines performance measures and continuously looks to assess, improve and achieve objectives.
Sets priorities, defines activities, gives responsibilities and plans work so that results are achieved on time.
Seeks self-development and provides support that enables others to develop within the firm.
Works cooperatively with others, positively influences them and ensures team participation to support the firm's goals.
Thinks widely and laterally to identify and consider different options before determining the best solution.
Listens to, understands and communicates confidently with others in a clear, concise, polite and purposeful way.
Motivates self and others to succeed for the benefit of the firm.
In addition to the above the individual should be organised and commercially minded. They should display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to establish credibility with Partners and clients.
Education and experience
A minimum 2.1 degree, preferably in accounting, is required.
Minimum 2-4 years auditing and accounting experience.
ACA, ACCA qualified or equivalent with good pass rates in the professional exams.
Ability to identify, research and help to resolve complex audit issues.
Ability to manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Technically strong with a good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
Job Offer
A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression.
Annual salary (market rate) depending upon experience.
Salary review annually in October.
Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
Group Personal Pension Scheme: under the requirements of pension auto-enrolment you will be automatically enrolled into the Group Personal Pension scheme (4% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution).
20 days annual leave. In addition, under the SeleCt flexible benefits programme, employees are entitled to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year, subject to partner approval.
Life assurance cover of three times salary.
Eligibility for the firm's Profit Sharing Plan that runs from October to September each year. The scheme enables staff to share in the profits of the firm.
Interest free season ticket loan on completion of probationary period.
Access to a number of other benefits with preferential rates under the SeleCt flexible benefits programme, which include; health screening/GP support, childcare vouchers, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and private medical insurance.