We are recruiting a job opportunity for a firm of long-standing firm of accountants based in Peterborough, who are looking to hire a Semi-Senior Audit and Accounts professional. The role will include a relatively even blend of audit and accountancy work.
The salary is negotiable, will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason.
AUDIT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, and finalisation, to include:
- Attend audit planning meetings
- Attend client s premises to conduct audit fieldwork
- Perform tests using auditing software
- Follow instructions of audit senior
- Provide trainees with on the job training during audits
- Adapt audit testing with senior/manager input to best suit client s needs
- Proactively participate in two-way communication regarding audit progress and any issues with client and manager
- Responsible(alongside Audit Senior) for completion of the audit file and working with the team to ensure deadlines are met
- Contribute to the completion of appropriate reporting to identify audit findings to manager in a timely manner
ACCOUNTS RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and preparing draft accounts including:
- Production of lead schedules to agree to accounts disclosures
- Production and reconciliation of control accounts
- Collation of appropriate evidence to support figures in the account
- Drafting sole trader/company tax computations
- Relevant queries to assist with supervisor/manager review
- Identifying financial, commercial, and tax planning opportunities for clients
- Coaching and supporting junior team members
BENEFITS:
- A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression
- Extensive internal and on-the-job training
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu
- Paid study together with generous study leave
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- 23 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays
- Life assurance cover of four times salary
- Eligibility for the firm s annual bonus scheme
- Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring to develop soft skills as well as technical knowledge
- Social events including Christmas and Summer parties
- Charity fundraising to help support the local community
