Audit Senior

Carpenter Box, part of the Sumer Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Department: Audit

Location: Portsmouth

Description

Our approach to audit is to make the process a positive one for businesses – we identify potential risks, recommend opportunities for growth and help improve business performance. An audit will not be the same year on year – we focus on key risk areas and will tailor audits to reflect current issues or priorities.

Our sector-based approach also means that we look beyond the numbers to truly understand the challenges businesses face.

We now have an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join us as an Audit Senior in our Assurance and Advisory Group based in our Portsmouth office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assisting in the execution of regulatory and statutory audits; liaising with clients; accounts preparation; corporate tax computations and support on ad hoc assignments for new and existing clients.
2. Providing a premium support audit service to the Supervising Manager and Associate.
3. Pro-actively assisting in the maintenance of current client relationships whilst also seeking to establish new client relationships.
4. Providing weekly, clear and prompt communication to Managers in relation to timescales and deliverability of assignments.
5. Attending training courses and independently maintaining professional competence to meet CPE requirements of the professional body and Carpenter Box.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Must be ACCA or ACA-qualified.
2. Have relevant practical experience.
3. A practical audit and accounts experience gained from an accountancy practice.
4. A knowledge of various software packages.
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
6. Be confident in delegating and reviewing accounts work.
7. Experience in direct contact with clients.

Benefits

1. Working in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment.
2. Opportunity to progress your skills and experience.
3. Agile working hours.
4. Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours.
5. 4% employer pension contributions.
6. Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days.
7. Opportunity to join our Cash Plan scheme.
8. Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops.
9. Relaxed dress code policy.