Audit Executive

Hays PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to progress in their career.

Your new firm
A career defining opportunity has just opened at one of the UK's leading accounting practices. They are looking for an ambitious and driven audit executive to join their team of highly skilled accounting professionals. This job opening has opened due to internal promotions within the firm.

Your new role
In this role you will be personally responsible for managing a portfolio of clients; acting as an Executive / Audit Senior on audit assignments reporting directly to the partners. You will work in this role for a maximum period of twelve months whilst you are enrolled on a management training plan which will allow you to develop the leadership skills necessary to progress through to Assistant Manager.

Day to day duties will include:

1. Managing multiple audit assignments in tandem with ensuring deadlines are met.
2. Leading the audit team out on site.
3. Managing deadlines, taking the lead in the planning of the audit, overseeing and reviewing fieldwork and active involvement in the completion of the audit and the necessary reports.
4. Reporting directly to partners and directors.
5. Taking the lead in managing client relationships.
6. Supervising a team, conducting appraisals and reviewing work.

What you'll need to succeed:

1. ACCA / ACA is fully qualified with strong experience with leading audits.
2. Newly qualified or 1 year post-qualification experience required.
3. An understanding with the following computer packages: Excel, Safe, Word, Alpha tax, CaseWare, VPM/Central.
4. Experience in a supervisor role.
5. Up-to-date CPE and recent developments in accounting standards (SORP, FRS 102).
6. Throughout your time in this role, you will have a heavy reliance on problem-solving skills, due to the nature of the work being very agile, so adaptability is vital.

What you'll get in return:
A highly competitive salary.
Accredited Investor in people.
Up to 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays, plus the option to purchase 5 additional days.
Car leasing scheme.

This organisation has very close connections with international clients. This will allow you to have the option to travel through work, expanding your network and allowing you to work closely with some of the best professionals on the planet. Alongside the option to travel, you will also be joining a people-focused organisation. This means that you are only required to be onsite 3x per week. The office you will be working in has been specifically designed for the upliftment and betterment of your mental wellbeing. This means no eating lunch at your desk and a major focus on a supportive and energetic working atmosphere.

This role offers a set route to Assistant Manager within 12 months maximum and career opportunities beyond this point.

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.