Audit and Accounts Senior

Our Client a very successfully and expanding accountancy practice with several offices throughout the region are currently on the lookout for an Audit and Accounts  Senior to join their team
The Role-Senior Audit and Accounts Senior
We are looking for a qualified audit and accounts senior to work as part of our audit and accounts team in Darlington.  You will be involved in the delivery of statutory audits and preparing accounts for a portfolio of some of the most innovative and exciting clients across our region including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders from a variety of sectors including education, retail, manufacturing, and charities. 
 
Duties

Preparation of accounts from a variety of client’s systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc
Audit of financial statements from planning to completion, including responsibility for managing the on-site audit team, where applicable
Preparation of draft corporation tax computations
Actioning queries raised by the accounts and tax managers on the draft accounts and tax computations
Finalisation of the accounts and corporation tax computations following client meetings
Providing training, guidance, and support to members of the team as required
Attending clients’ premises predominantly across the North-East and Yorkshire depending on the location 
The Person

ACA or ACCA qualified
Experience of involvement in or leading on audits
Proven experience of owner-managed small to medium-business accounts preparation including statutory financial statements
Recent general practice background, with exposure to accounts, audit, and/or tax
Exceptional organisational skills
Proven experience of delivering excellent client service
Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities
Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone, and by email
Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel
The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail
Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems
The ability to travel to clients’ premises as required 
Ideally

Knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, Online, Xero, and IRIS. Along with knowledge of clients’ specialist sectors and charities of the legal profession. 
 
The Package

Competitive Salary
A Work Life Balance focused employer with flexible working including hybrid working and other flexible options
22 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 day for your birthday
Social events
Opportunities for learning and development and fully paid qualifications
Volunteering day and organised charitable events