Audit & Accounts Senior

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing & entrepreneurial Accountancy Practice who is looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified or Finalist level ACA/ACCA Audit & Accounts Senior for their Buckinghamshire offices. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for:

1. Leading a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required
2. Preparing audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork
3. Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
4. Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by less senior members of staff
5. Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients
6. Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
7. Preparing statutory accounts and finalising accounts under the overall supervision of the Audit Manager
8. Completing working papers including preparing bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts
9. Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax, VAT
10. Maintaining up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
11. Inputting to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
12. Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training

To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified or Finalist level ACA or ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2+ years external Audit & Accounts experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history either in a Top100 or a well-established regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. The position is 60% Audit and 40% Accounts and as you will be attending client sites, you do need to be a car driver for this position.

On offer is a salary up to £47,000 depending on experience & qualifications with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 22 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office on 01183 245 245 or via email at admin@mcginnisloy.com. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.