Senior Accountant Audit

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Job Title: Audit and Accounts Semi-Senior or an Audit and Accounts Senior

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you looking to take the next step in your career in audit and accounts? We are recruiting for a well-established and rapidly growing medium-sized practice in Central London. Our client is looking for an ambitious Audit and Accounts Semi-Senior or an Audit and Accounts Senior to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to enhance their experience and further develop their career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading audits from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards.
2. Preparing financial statements for a wide range of clients, including small to medium-sized businesses, charities, and owner-managed businesses.
3. Reviewing and preparing management accounts, tax returns, and other financial reporting documents.
4. Liaising directly with clients to build strong relationships and offer expert advice.
5. Managing a portfolio of clients, handling day-to-day queries, and ensuring deadlines are met.
6. Supervising and mentoring junior team members, providing on-the-job training and support.
7. Collaborating with partners and senior staff on ad-hoc projects and special assignments.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Previous experience in audit and accounts preparation within an accountancy practice is essential.
2. For the Semi-Senior role, candidates with at least 1-2 years’ experience in audit/accounts are preferred.
3. For the Senior role, candidates should have at least 3-4 years’ experience, including supervising junior staff and managing audits from start to finish.
4. ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified, or equivalent. Alternatively, strong candidates with significant practical experience may also be considered.
5. Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of UK GAAP and auditing standards, as well as tax regulations.
6. UK experience in practice is essential.

Skills:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with clients and colleagues.
2. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple client portfolios.
3. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar) and Excel.

Personal Attributes:

1. Highly motivated and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
2. Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
3. Proactive in seeking new challenges and opportunities for development.

Why This Role?

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing firm.
3. A supportive and flexible working environment, with exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries.
4. Central London location, close to excellent transport links.

Please apply today if this is something you would be interested in, and we will call you back.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting