Audit Assistant

To be a valued member of the Corporate Audit and Advisory team. Working with the management team to actively contribute to the delivery of exceptional client, development of the team, and creating an inclusive supportive environment.

Client Delivery

• Complete audit work all on Financial Statements Areas to a high standard with minimal supervision
• Assist in the preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements (primarily UK GAAP)
• Maintain good working relationships with client’s and their staff
• Awareness of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and ability to spot opportunities to potentially sell those services

Task Management

• Ensure the firm meets all regulatory requirements
• Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• Take responsibility for setting and monitoring job budgets
• Communicates workload with Manager or AIC.

Training

• Ensure compliance with all CPD requirements, if applicable
• Attend training courses as identified to develop both technical and personal skills
• Share experience with other colleagues to assist development of the department as a whole
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to junior staff on assignments

Other Responsibilities

• Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures
• Undertakes other duties to meet the demands of the business as required

Education and qualifications

• Part way through studying for ACA or ACCA
• AAT Level 4 qualified (if applicable)

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with an external client base
• Experience of assisting in the preparation of financial statements and tax computations
• Experience of auditing entities in a range of industries (e.g. commercial and NfP)
• Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email, and computerised accounts packages
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadline and priorities

Personal Attributes

• Strong organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Be able to operate at a high level of confidentiality
• Have a “can do” approach
• Innovative and able to use own initiative
• Deliver excellent client service at all times

Other

• Applicants must be willing to travel to other offices in East Anglia when needed

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you’re just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you’ve been working in the business for some time, we’ll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you’ll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We’re also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.

Platinum credited training provider

Pension scheme (salary exchange)

Paid professional subscriptions

Rewards for client referrals

Social responsibility and charity support

Social and sports activities

Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund

Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange

Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts