About the Role
As an Associate, you will be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver statutory audit and other assurance engagements to our clients. You will work as part of a team to deliver our uniquely personal and proactive service, upholding the highest standards in client service.
Responsibilities
* Work with our expansive and varied client base, including a number of large corporate clients and groups with turnover up to £500m.
* Work on all aspects of statutory audit engagements, from planning through to completion and be involved in the preparation and review of group and single entity financial statements.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients.
* Supervise, coach and develop new trainees.
* Benefit from an investment in coaching and development with direct support from qualified staff and one-to-one support from the manager team.
* Enjoy a role that offers great work‑life balance and a genuine focus on your career. Gain experience on large and complex clients in a fast‑growing office, creating genuine opportunities for career progression. A full training contract and study support will be provided.
Team and Office
The Audit team within the Peterborough office comprises staff ranging from Directors to audit assistants and audit juniors. The team reports to all of the partners within the office on a variety of tasks ranging from audit and accounts preparation and ad‑hoc client queries.
The Peterborough office is looking for an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Audit Associate within our Audit Team. The successful candidate is expected to be in their 2nd or 3rd year of ACA/ACCA study with solid technical skills.
Qualifications & Experience
* Studying ACA/ACCA.
* Prior experience in an audit and accounts role, with emphasis on audit experience given this area of growth.
* Preferable experience in CCH AP and AA as well as Inflo.
* Motivated, organised, commercially minded with a clear perception of good client service. Possess good interpersonal skills, demonstrate initiative and be able to provide accurate work in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
* Display a flexible, professional approach, and have the confidence and ability to establish credibility with partners and clients.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
* Although not a pre‑requisite, it would be beneficial to have a driving licence and ability to travel to client premises.
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market‑leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people. As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top. Saffery is a partner‑led and people‑focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long‑term relationships with our diverse, high‑profile clients across varied and specialised sectors. We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers. When you work with Saffery, the well‑respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Everyone belongs here.
Benefits
* 35‑hour working week with a hybrid working policy and the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (core hours are 10‑4).
* Excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, life assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family‑friendly policies.
* Eligibility for the firm’s profit‑sharing plan, paid in December.
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