Audit & Accounts Associate

Ballards LLP; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for providing excellent client service, Ballards provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors.

Due to business growth, we currently have a new opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Associate to join our Corporate team. With a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and a broad benefits package, this role is an integral part of the audit function, which has grown considerably, and has real scope for progression.

The Audit & Accounts Associate will work as part of a wider team and directly with clients; with a large and varied client base - including those in manufacturing, tech, agriculture, and healthcare - the work is diverse, and no day is the same. Clients are generally located within a 50-mile radius of the office, so no extensive travel is required.

About the role:

• Taking the lead on audits on a variety of organisations' audits, including on-site attendance, liaising with clients and managing the audit team.
• Undertaking a wide-range of accounts preparation jobs - including the preparation of business and corporate tax calculations.
• Drafting tax returns for Partners / Directors of associated accounts jobs. Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Ensuring all deadlines are met, compliance is adhered to, and clients are kept informed.
• Occasionally attend networking and business development opportunities on behalf of the Firm.

About you:

• Working towards ACA / ACCA qualification, or a similar professional qualification.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Experience of working in a client-facing role.
• Knowledge of the auditing role and its benefits to the organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines.
• A passion for providing excellent customer service.

About the rewards:

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Career progression.
• Electric Car scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support.