AUDIT ASSISTANT

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Ipswich
Salary
Competitive
Posted
12 Sep 2018
Closes
10 Oct 2018
Sectors
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Audit Assistant

Location: Ipswich

Hours: 37.5 For more than a century, this Accountancy firm has been giving a trusted, reliable and friendly accountancy service to firms of all sizes, as well as individuals, in East Anglia.

They have over 300 dedicated employees working across eight accountancy offices in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. The company values of "client value and service" and "passion for our people" can be seen every day in the way they work with their clients and employees.

They value their clients and put great client service at the forefront of the work they do. But at the heart of the business is their people??? They invest in you, not only with attractive remuneration and benefits package but also in providing an open and transparent culture when it comes to discussions about you and your career.

Job Requirements:

The role??? This is an opportunity for an Audit Assistant to join the Corporate Division in Ipswich to support with a growth in client work. The role will involve preparing financial statements and taxation computations, being a member and effectively providing a hands on compliance and /or advisory role. As the successful candidate you will demonstrate???

* Adaptability and tenacity when working towards a solution

* Good organisation skills and the ability to operate at a high level of confidentially

* A desire to collaborate with others and develop relationships (both external and internal)

* Ability to multitask and manage a number of different deliverables

* Strong communication skills both verbally and written

* A positive attitude that ensures your delivery transcends client expectation

In return you will have support to establish your career with the company at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. They also offer benefits that include:

* Discounted gym membership

* Option to buy additional holiday

* Regular sports and social events

* Involvement in wellbeing initiatives that include charity events, dress down days and therapies

* Employee Assistance Programme providing advice, support services and counselling

More information on the role: Accounts, Audit and Taxation:

* Drafts or reviews the financial statements

* Prepares or reviews the corporation tax computations

* Prepares an audit plan and ensures it appropriately addresses audit objectives

* Takes an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy

* Oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion

* Ensures planned audit/accounts work is appropriately completed to satisfy objectives

* Communicates any issues relating to an job with manager or partner including matters which arising which were not identified at the planning stage

* Prepares or reviews audit documentation

* Ensures the efficient use of appropriate software packages (Caseware)

* Delegates work with other members of the team ensuring juniors understand their responsibilities and have received appropriate on-the-job training/coaching

* Produces commercial management reports, specifically drafting sections of the report to management

* Addresses, discusses and advances conclusion in respect of technical and audit/taxation issues identified during the course of the task

* Controls the job in relation to timescales, budgets and risk managements procedures

* Provides feedback through regular communication and timely assignment appraisal

Clients:

* Maintains up to date understanding of clients business

* Maintains good working relationships with client staff

* Is aware of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and spots opportunities to potentially sell those services to clients

Desirables: Education and qualification:

* Completed a degree or completed a professional qualification such as AAT.

* Math and English Language at GCSE or equivalent.

Experience:

Experience of working with an external client base

Experience of assisting in the preparation of client accounts

Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised accounts packages

Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities

Experience of accounting software packages and similar programmes

Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues

Please apply online in the first instance

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