Accounts & Audit Senior

The position:
As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will work on a diverse portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. You will work closely with a manager who will guide and support you so that you can be responsible for organising and managing accounts and audit jobs, tasks and project components as well as coaching and directing assistants.
Ideally, you will have a broad knowledge of all relevant accounts preparation, disclosure and auditing requirements. As well as experience in personal tax, corporation tax, PAYE and VAT. A Senior is a key role in our team and we focus on building on the foundations you will already have, but broadening your knowledge so that, if you want, you can become a Manager and client advisor in the future that can make a difference to any business.
If you have passion and ambition and would like to continue to build upon your existing skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
If the combined role is not what you are looking for, and your interest is focusing on Accounts only or Audit only, get in touch with us as we will always hire the right person. In fact, we have recruited people when we don’t have any vacancies, just because they were the right people for us.
Come and join our team and take advantage of our "Joining Bonus" *
For every successful candidate who applies for a role with us directly will receive a bonus. That’s right, your bonus will be 10% of your salary, paid after your first 12weeks. No terms, no targets, we just want you and your skills.
Technical skills & responsibilities:
* Working on a portfolio of clients specifically Owner / Managed businesses from sole trade, partnerships, to limited companies and groups with turnover from £500,000 to over £70m. Ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirming arrangements with the client and other internal departments.
* Ensure assurance quality at all times and compliance with the firm’s procedures.
* Identify and resolve key accounts, audit and tax matters in consultation with the client and manager.
* Responsible for planning non-complex assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines.
* Close liaison with clients and other stakeholders, building long-term relationships for the future benefit of the firm.
* Preparation for review final accounts and audit packs for a manager.
* Comfortable dealing with client staff up to financial controller level.
* Clear presentation, both written and oral.
* Manages one or more client tasks simultaneously, ensuring overall success of the task.
* Advises and coaches assistants with the ability to delegate tasks, supervise and provide guidance with them. Sets an example by demonstrating high energy levels and enthusiasm.
* Performs a detailed review of the assistant’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assignment tasks within agreed time frames.
Practical experience & skills:
* 3 years or more practice experience (even if your audit experience is limited, don’t worry, we can develop it).
* Proven experience with client communication.
* Experience in delivery of quality client service.
* Ability to apply to self-learning and develop technical knowledge.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Team player with a positive 'cando’ approach.
* A pro-active personality with a drive to succeed.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Strong task management skills.
* Creative problem-solving ability.
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Demonstrate high energy levels and enthusiasm.
* Participates in and reinforces the office culture including fun, social events etc.
Qualifications:
* Part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified.
Benefits & rewards:
Holiday commencing on 25 days per annum (pro-rated) increasing by 1 day per year, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Every Friday afternoon off.
Only 4.5 day week, 35 hours.
Study package for Professional Qualifications providing paid study leave and provision of a structured learning program.
Entry into the Company Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions in line with Auto Enrolment Legislation.
Professional Subscriptions i.e.: ACA / ACCA paid.
Entry into the Company Medical Health Insurance after five years.
6 monthly pay reviews whilst training and annual pay reviews thereafter.
Flexitime (in line with the Firm policy).
Loyalty Bonuses at key milestones.
Death in Service Life Cover of three times salary after three months of employment.
Team environment and culture.
Introducing clients and team members commission schemes for all.
Subsidised eye care.
Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.
A Health and Wellbeing programme.
*The 10% bonus will be awarded to successful candidates who have applied for a role directly with us and has not been introduced to Mark Holt & Co by an existing team member.
Salary based on skills and experience