Senior Audit and Accounts Specialist. Knotting LilyLifestyle

Job Title:
Audit and Accounts Senior (50/50)

Location:
Bedford

Package:
Salary depending on experience, circa 45k (higher for more experience), plus more (at the bottom of the spec)

Working Hours:
Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:15pm

A new opportunity has arisen within a highly reputable top 100 practice, who are experiencing continued growth, for an ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior or Semi Senior. This practice have over 30 offices across the UK, but still pride themselves on their people first culture.

In this position, you'll be a key member of the team, playing a crucial role in delivering a seamless and high-quality service to an interesting portfolio of clients. If you are looking for a role that is client facing, technically challenging, and that offers a wide range of progression routes, then look no further.

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Prepare independent examinations for charity clients to be signed off by Partner
• Assist manager with client audit function
• Assist in the preparation of cash flows
• Liaise with clients to resolve any queries
• Complete all assignments within the allocated budget and on time
• Produce draft computations for clients
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Review work undertaken by junior staff
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
• Prepare schedules for Tax returns
• Complete VAT returns

• ACA/ACCA qualified or studying towards qualifications. Can definitely consider part qualified candidates
• Minimum of 3 years Accountancy Practice recruitment in audit and accounts
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with different accounting software
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Willingness to travel to clients and other offices are required

• Salary dependent on experience, ranging from (phone number removed) (higher depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Study support
• Subscription fees
• Private Health Cover
• Standard pension scheme and sick pay