Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant (Norwich)

Ensors; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job description

Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant (Norwich)

We have an opportunity for a part qualified Assistant to join the Corporate Services team at our brand-new office in Norwich. You will be joining the firm at an exciting stage of its ongoing growth in East Anglia.

You must be studying towards or have partially completed any of the AAT, ACCA or ICAEW (ACA) qualifications and alongside this, have a minimum of 1.5 years recent experience of Corporate Services work within a UK practice environment, to be considered. Study support will be provided, and clawback coverage will also be considered where applicable. You should also meet the following academic criteria:

• A minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths) OR the equivalent standard in a business-related vocational qualification. If you do not hold a Maths A level, then we expect a minimum attainment of Grade B/Grade 6 in GCSE Maths.

About the team

Our client portfolio includes business clients across the spectrum from the very small to groups turning over several hundreds of million pounds including OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes and LLPs. This means we can offer you exposure to a broad and mixed portfolio of work.

The role

The exact type of work you undertake will depend upon your experience and competencies but this role provides real scope to develop your existing skills. Subject to your existing level of experience, you will be expected to lead (or develop into leading) on small audit jobs and assist on larger audit assignments within the team as required. You will also be required to prepare accounts for a variety of businesses.

Essential skills required:

• A background in Audit within a UK practice is essential. Knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP and UK corporation tax would be helpful.
• Must be keen to be involved in all aspects of audit fieldwork and develop into planning audit assignments.
• Experience of CCH accounts software would be advantageous, or other similar software packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, hard working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel. A full UK driving licence and access to own transport are essential.

The package includes:

We offer an attractive salary with many benefits in a friendly working environment. We have an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. The role offers a great opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious team that has gained significant recognition. Ensors has been shortlisted for 'Pensions Accountancy Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Pensions Age Awards. At the Central & East Insider Dealmaker Awards 2023, the firm was also shortlisted for Transaction Services and Corporate Finance Teams of the Year, and won Deal of the Year in 2022. Ensors also secured 1st place in the Experian 2020 Corporate Finance Adviser League Table.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter stating your current salary via the 'Apply for this job' button. Please note we are only accepting applications via our recruitment portal for this vacancy.