Job Description
Our client, a forward thinking, independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an Audit Senior to join their team in Fareham.
You will be responsible for dealing with the audits for a mixed portfolio in various industries including charities, corporate, OMB's, SME's and non incorporated clients, alongside assisting Managers with larger audits. You will also be involved with accounts and corporation tax work for Limited Companies, LLPs, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
Duties will include:
* Attend pre-audit discussions with Audit Manager and/or Audit & Assurance Director as required
* Plan smaller audit assignments with the assistance of the Audit Manager
* Ensure an adequate briefing is held and junior members of the audit team are briefed in detail
* Ensure that the work undertaken on site is in accordance with the approved plan and budget
* Review the work of more junior staff on each assignment and provide feedback to them
* Advise the Audit Manager of progress jobs and any developments that may lead to a change in strategy on a daily basis and suggest logical solutions to problems
* For smaller audit assignments under supervision, complete the audit file and pass the complete file for review to the Audit Manager subject only to key points raised for the Manager’s attention, to include the following: Planning, Closing, Fixed assets, Stock, Debtors & Sales, Bank, Creditors & Purchases, Tax, VAT, Provisions, Reserves, Profit and loss, Payroll, Related parties, Trial balance
* Under supervision on larger audit assignments, complete the following sections: Creditors section: accruals, VAT, PAYE, HP and other; Debtors section: prepayments, accrued income and other; Provision of contingent liabilities; Capital and reserves; Related parties
* Specialist audit assignments - gain experience on charity audits and Independent Examinations
* Respond to client concerns in an efficient and professional manner in liaison with the Audit Manager
* Maintain a high level of technical knowledge in all areas of audit and financial reporting
* Identify business process risks
* Develop testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls and document results of the evaluations
* Preparation of Y/E statutory accounts and corporation tax for Audit clients as required
* Mentoring and coaching of less experienced members of the team
* Ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with
* Undertake any other duties which may be required by management commensurate to the role
You will ideally have at least 3 years UK practice experience, with good technical knowledge of audit, accounts and UK GAAP and hold a professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA, although study support will be offered if required.
A good working knowledge of software such as Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH would also be an advantage.
The firm also offer superb prospects for progression and good benefits including flexible working.