Hays are looking for auditors for their client in Cambridge. Ideally, you will have recently qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience, but our client is are also open to considering applications from UK practice candidates who are within the final stages of studying for ICAEW/ACCA and are seeking toplete their professional training within an alternative practice. Study support will be considered, if applicable
About the team
The Corporate Services team provide a wide range of audit and assurance services including the audits of Limitedpanies accounts (UK GAAP and IFRS), LLP’s, solicitor accounts charity and Not-for-Profit accounts, Pension scheme accounts ABTA/ATOL return audits and FCA Client Money audits.
The team’s 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. The firms acts 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
This diverse role offers real scope to further develop your existing accounting skills as well as your external profile. You will be expected to participate in all stages of an audit from planning through to fieldwork, and finalisation of the assignment for Partner review. Reporting directly to the Corporate Services Manager and Partners, you will oversee client engagement teams and may manage multiple engagements simultaneously whilst also taking a lead on client contact. Whilst the majority of this roleprises of audit work, you will also be involved in supporting clients with accounts preparation and corporation tax matters.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Overseeing day-to-day work on client engagements; mentoring and developing team members
2. Leading audit assignments in order to produce high-quality audit files
3. Reviewing assignments and working papers, providing constructive feedback to team members
4. Client interaction, includingmunicating engagement progress, problems, financial information and other business concerns
5. Participating in networking and building client relationships
6. Monitoring engagement profitability – billings and collections
Skills and Experience required:
7. You must be ICAEW/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with recent UK practice-based experience.
8. Thorough knowledge of audit work with prior experience of planning and leading audits.
9. Strong technical knowledge on audit matters (eg FRS102, UK GAAP) is essential.
Salary & Benefits
You will be offered an attractive salary with numerous benefits in a friendly working environment. Our client has an impressive record of growth and an excellent reputation for staff development, offering an extensive in-house training programme for all their staff.
10. Buddy Scheme
11. Contributory Pension
12. Cycle to work
13. Death in Service
14. Dress for your diary
15. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
16. Flexible working
17. Free parking
18. Health cash plan
19. Holiday purchase
20. Private medical insurance
21. Professional certification
22. Shopping discounts
23. Sick pay
24. Social events
25. Well-being support
26. Staff awards scheme