Our client is looking for an individual who is ambitious and motivated looking to progress within a rapidly growing team delivering advice in a sector that our client is well known for throughout the UK.
They will be responsible for assisting the audit manager and partner in managing a portfolio of clients including companies, partnerships and sole practitioners, although predominantly corporate work for audit clients.
The Responsibilities
Fully supervise a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for all aspects of their audit affairs and ad hoc project work as it arises
* Planning and carrying out audit fieldwork, statutory financial reporting and completion work
* Close liaison with the tax department and the ability to deal with tax computations and personal / corporate tax issues
* Maintain and control a portfolio of mainly audit clients
* Undertaking work at client premises and liaising with clients, including acting as a point of contact for day to day ad hoc queries and enquiries
* Supervising and coaching staff
* Keeping managers and partners up to date with progress
* Preparation and updating of benchmarking data reports for use within both audit and corporate finance work
* Assist corporate finance team with specialist assignments such as acquisition advice, business disposals, raising finance, business plans, preparing projections, sector research and analysis
The Person – Skills & Qualifications
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on privately owned and private equity backed companies in a range of geographies, whilst learning a lot about the sector so as to gain knowledge that will enable them to be more of a business adviser rather than simply an accountant.
* Newly or recently qualified ACA / CA / ACCA
* Experience of systems controls testing as well as substantive and analytical review auditing techniques, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures and use of paperless electronic audit files
* Understanding the bigger picture as well as auditing individual balances
* Good working knowledge of UK accounting standards
* Well developed supervisory skills e.g. coaching and motivation of audit assistants
* Good project management techniques including decision making ability, analytical skills, time management, organisation, evaluative and administrative skills
* Proven verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to thrive in a pressurised environment
* Have a sound track record in meeting deadlines and demonstrate effectiveness within a team environment
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