AJ Chambers are currently working with an well established and growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants with their headquarters based in Manchester, who are looking for an ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join their dynamic team.

 

This practice is one of the best environments for your development, their approach is committed, caring and conscientious and a big emphasis is placed on employees maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 

As you can tell, this is an incredible opportunity for a driven and technically strong accountant to step up into a rewarding role which offers a high level of responsibility at a great firm. The role will be equally split between accounts and audit responsibilities, along with assisting manager with some managerial duties.

 

Audit and Accounts Senior Duties:

Producing accounts for clients

Leading and assisting on statutory audits from planning to completion

Clearing review points and putting through adjustments to the accounts

To keep time records up to date on a day-to-day basis and complete timesheets

Ensuring that jobs are completed on time and within budget

Supervising junior staff and assisting in training

Drafting client letters

Preparing VAT Returns

 

Audit and Accounts Senior Requirements:

Qualified ACA/ACCA

At least 4 years of experience gained in a practice setting

Accounts preparation experience gained in practice

Experience leading audits from planning stage to completion, including ISA compliant statutory audits

First class communication skills and ability to liaise and form relationships with clients

Accuracy, deadline focused and the ability to work on their own initiative is crucial

Experience with accounts software e.g. Iris, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero etc.

 

For more information or if you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV and details to James Gosling at AJ Chambers. If the company in question interests you, but you do not match the required specification, please contact me to discuss other roles that may be available.