Senior Audit Accountant

Location: Staffordshire

Due to business growth and expansion, I have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Audit Accountant to join a friendly team in a busy and well-established Chartered Accountants. You will be responsible for working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, in a supportive, forward thinking firm.

Job Description for the role:

• As the Senior Audit Accountant you will be responsible for planning, execution and completion of audits
• Oversee and review the work of junior audit staff, providing feedback and guidance
• As the Senior Audit Accountant you will prepare statutory accounts for a wide range of clients including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Prepare Tax computations supporting schedules where required
• As the Senior Audit Accountant you will liaise directly with clients to resolve any queries and maintain strong relationships
• Ensure all work delivered meets all regulatory, ethical and professional standards
• Contribute to improving internal processes and supporting the overall development of the audit department

For the role it would be good to see candidates with the following experience:

• Experience working within an accountancy firm is essential
• Previous experience in planning, execution and completion of statutory audits for companies and charities is essential for the role
• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience
• Solid understanding of year-end accounts preparation and UK audit procedures; experience in group accounts would be highly advantageous
• Experience preparing corporation tax and partnership tax computations
• Confident working directly with clients and managing deadlines
• Proficient in Xero, Quick Books, Sage, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with IRIS Accounts, Tax and Practice Management software is desirable
• Ability to train and support junior team members during audit assignments

Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 Per Annum

This role is commutable from:
Stoke on Trent, Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Stafford, Eccleshall, Stone, Hixon and surrounding areas

The role would suit candidates with the following experience:
Audit Senior or Audit & Accounts, or Accounts and Audit Senior or Senior Audit Accountant
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