Audit & Accounts Senior

An audit and accounts senior sought for a long-established independent firm of chartered accountants in Doncaster.

We are looking to attract a newly qualified accountant to undertake a key role in the firm, working to support both the audit and business services departments with a range of duties.

Main duties:

• Planning Audits: Participate in the planning phase of audit engagements, including understanding client business processes, assessing risks, and developing audit strategies.
• Executing Audits: Lead audit fieldwork by performing substantive testing, compliance testing, and analytical procedures to obtain audit evidence.
• Audit Reporting: Assist in the preparation of audit reports, including communicating audit findings and recommendations to management and those charged with governance.
• Supervising Staff: Supervise and review the work of junior audit team members, providing guidance, feedback, and training as necessary.
• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact with the client during the audit process, addressing inquiries, discussing audit findings, and managing client expectations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Tax Compliance: Assist clients in tax planning and compliance activities, including preparing corporate, individual, partnership, and/or trust tax returns, and advising on tax optimization strategies.

Key Requirements:

• Newly qualified (ACA / ACCA), Part qualified due to qualify within 1 year or post qualified accountant.
• Experience working within audit for a firm of accountants.
• Personable attitude who takes pride in one’s work

Why join:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £45,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days from home)
• Flexible working culture (Core hours 10am – 4pm)
• Firmwide visibility in a long established and well-respected firm
• Opportunity to work with clients of all sizes from a variety of industries.

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