Audit/Accounts Semi Senior Southport
- Recruiter
- Brook Street
- Location
- Preston, Lancashire, England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 12 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2017
- Ref
- PRE/204176
- Contact
- Rosie
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Southport - Audit/Accounts Semi Senior - Competitive Salary and Extensive Benefits
An opportunity for an Audit/Accounts Semi Senior to take up a position within an award winning accountants and business services firm.
Supporting the Corporate Services team to deliver a quality service to a portfolio of clients, the principal duties of this role will include:
o data analysis
o preparing draft accounts
o preparing draft tax computations for review
o assisting with the planning, field work and completion of statutory audits for a variety of industries
o completing audit/accounts work in a timely fashion
o working in an ethical and professional manner
The successful applicant will need to be able to plan and prioritise their own workload, be able to communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional manner, have the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and be a good team player, to ensure the team as a whole meets its objectives.
The ideal candidate will:
o be part ACA/ACCA qualified or fully qualified AAT (or equivalent)
o have a minimum of 2 years` generalist accounts experience within practice
o have a good knowledge of auditing, preparing accounts under FRS and basic tax principles, including corporation tax and deferred tax
o have a good understanding of auditing principles and practical experience
o be highly numerate
o have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to tailor communication appropriately
o be a competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
o understand the importance of Client Service
o have a solutions focussed attitude
o have good organisational skills and be attentive to detail
o be enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile
Whilst not essential, candidates with experience of SAGE Line 50 or cloud accounting packages (for example QuickBooks and Xero) will be prioritised.
Competitive Salary and extensive benefits package including pension scheme and Holidays starting at 22 and rising