Looking to continue your accountancy training at one of the region’s most prestigious and highly regarded practices? We are seeking a part-qualified Assistant to join the growing Corporate Services (Audit) team at our modern office in central Ipswich.
Qualifications
You must be studying towards or have partially completed any of the AAT, ACCA or ICAEW (ACA) qualifications and alongside this, have a minimum of 1 year’s recent experience of Corporate Services work within a UK practice environment, to be considered. Full study support will be provided to continue your pathway towards qualification, and clawback coverage will also be considered where applicable. You should also meet the following academic criteria:
* A minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths) OR the equivalent standard in a business-related vocational qualification. If you do not hold a Maths A level, then we expect a minimum attainment of Grade B/Grade 6 in GCSE Maths OR
* Alternatively you should be a graduate, holding a minimum 2.1 degree
About The Team
Our client portfolio includes business clients across the spectrum from the very small to groups turning over several hundreds of million pounds including OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes and LLPs. We act for a number of East Anglia’s most significant businesses including many household names and also have other clients based locally, throughout the UK and internationally. This means we can offer you exposure to a broad and mixed portfolio of work.
The role
The exact type of work you undertake will depend upon your experience and competencies but this role provides real scope to develop your existing skills. Subject to your existing level of experience, you will be expected to lead (or develop into leading) on small audit jobs and assist on larger audit assignments within the team as required. You will also be required to prepare accounts for a variety of businesses. We have a fantastic study support package to offer. The firm will cover all tuition and Institute fees and you will also be entitled to paid time off for your studies, along with mentoring support. Further information about working life as a trainee at Ensors, and what our current trainees have to say about working for us, is available here.
Essential Skills Required
* A recent background in Audit within a UK practice is essential (minimum of one year).Knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP and UK corporation tax would be helpful.
* Must be keen to be involved in all aspects of audit fieldwork and develop into planning audit assignments.
* Experience of CCH accounts software would be advantageous, or other similar software packages.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work well in a team environment.
* Self-motivated, hard working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel.A full UK driving licence and access to own transport are essential.
The Package Includes
We offer an attractive salary with many benefits in a friendly working environment. We have an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. Read more about working at Ensors here.
The role offers a great opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious team that has gained significant recognition. Ensors has been shortlisted for ‘Pensions Accountancy Firm of the Year’ at the 2024 Pensions Age Awards. The firm was also shortlisted at the Central & East Insider Dealmaker Awards in 2024, 2023, and won Deal of the Year in 2022. Ensors also secured 1st place in the Experian 2020 Corporate Finance Adviser League Table. See more on our website here.
If you are interested in joining our award-winning team and earning while you learn at Ensors, please apply with a covering letter and CV via the 'Apply for this job' button. Please include full details of your achieved academic & professional qualification results to date.
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