An excellent progression opportunity for a qualified audit senior or assistant manager looking to progress in management to join our growing audit team covering Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Support with progression and new challenges will be given, and the growing business provides many opportunities for an expanding role.
About us
The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance.
We have over 150 employees across our 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.
At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.
As we continue to grow as a business, we strive to be guided by our core behaviours:
Client Centric
One Firm
Caring – doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities
With clients and our people at the forefront of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.
Overview
To provide efficient support and assistance to directors and managers, ensuring that deadlines are met, technical work is carried out in accordance with the firm’s procedures, and the highest standard of client care is maintained.
The role takes responsibility for the completion of audit and accounting assignments for our client base, in accordance with the firm’s technical standards and procedures.
Job purpose
Leading audit fieldwork teams, including:
Planning and budgeting of assignments prior to commencement
Completion of the audit work on key risk areas
Liaising with clients to resolve any queries, escalating more complex matters to manager/director
Reviewing work undertaken by trainees, ensuring it is ready for manager/director review
Working to and meeting internal and external deadlines
Preparing statutory financial statements (primarily UK GAAP) and drafting tax computations
Coaching juniors and providing constructive feedback on the quality of their work and performance to promote best practice
Providing excellent client care
Assisting with billing and oversight of recoveries
Ensuring the firm’s quality assurance procedures are maintained
Identifying marketing opportunities both for additional services with existing clients and introducing new clients to the firm, including starting to build your own external networks
The Successful Candidate
The person:
Enthusiastic about the role and potential for the future
Client facing experience
Good technical knowledge and commitment to quality
Skills and experience:
Experience of planning and leading external audits in an accountancy practice
Knowledge of FRS 102 and (ideally) Charities SORP
Client facing experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience of audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)
Qualifications:
ACA or ACCA qualified
Our benefits and perks
The SMH Group believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities:
Salary: £39–49k depending on experience
37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30). Hours may vary and travel will be required for audit visits
Flexible working around core hours (10:30–16:00) when in office
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Payment of professional memberships
Life Assurance – 4x salary
Various staff incentives – client referral scheme, Google review reward
Staff discount on Wills, LPA’s and residential mortgages
Regular social events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party
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