Current Vacancies

Audit / Accounts Senior
Location: Oxford
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 +

This is a Brilliant opportunity to join a leading company and provide an on-site management of each assignment in an efficient and effective manner. To help ensure that client received a quality service in all aspects

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
Ensure audit quality at all times
Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards
Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions
Act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times
Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications, ensure added value to clients
Provide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff
Review work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews
Assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required
Summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review

Skills:

Business development skills and experience would be beneficial
Accountancy Practice experience is beneficial
ACA or ACCA qualified with a preferred first or second time pass
Previous experience of carrying out audit related tasks as requested by the Audit Manager.
Proven experience in client handling.
Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits
Audit experience from a practice background would be distinct advantage
Audit experience of Owner Managed Business clients would be advantageous

Audit Manager
Location: Somerset
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 +

This is a Brilliant opportunity to join a leading company and provide an on-site management of each assignment in an efficient and effective manner. To help ensure that client received a quality service in all aspects

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
Ensure audit quality at all times
Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards
Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions
Act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times
Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications, ensure added value to clients
Provide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff
Review work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews
Assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required
Summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review

Skills:

Business development skills and experience would be beneficial
Accountancy Practice experience is beneficial
ACA or ACCA qualified with a preferred first or second time pass
Previous experience of carrying out audit related tasks as requested by the Audit Manager.
Proven experience in client handling.
Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits
Audit experience from a practice background would be distinct advantage
Audit experience of Owner Managed Business clients would be advantageous

Audit Director
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 + benefits & Bonus Package
Location: Yeovil

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading accountancy firm. This is a dynamic role with scope to drive and develop your career whilst enjoying all the benefits of living and working in a rural location. Most of their current partners are ex big 4, who opted for a better lifestyle in the West Country but combine this with the excitement and challenges of advising a substantial client base of entrepreneurial owner managers who drive their businesses forward with maximum energy and zeal.

As a Director in their Business Services team you will have responsibility for growing the business and delivering high quality service and solid technical advice to your clients.
Networking, building business relationships and credibility will be critical to this role, to ensure that all new business opportunities are maximised.

You will need to show that you can deliver excellence, and be committed to your own career development and that of your team.

Qualifications and skills:

ACA/ACCA qualified ideally from a progressive accountancy practice
Proven experience of forging successful business relationships
Up to date accounting knowledge
Audit, accounts preparation and tax experience
Proven strategic and marketing planning experience
Excellent client handling skills: creation of trust, management of expectations, delivery and responsiveness
Experienced people manager, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team
Pro-active communication style with drive and an energetic approach to your career
Ability to spot and maximise opportunities

Audit Senior Manager
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

This is a good opportunity to join a leading firm of accountants deliver value added services to a portfolio of high profile corporate clients
You will be responsible for a challenging and diverse portfolio of large corporate clients (turnover of up to £100m) including venture capitalist owned businesses and AIM listed entities within a variety of industry sectors.

Responsibilities:

Manage a diverse range of audit clients across a variety of industry sectors, including high street names, multinational Groups and AIM listed companies.
Business development activities and winning work by proactively managing existing clients and targeting new audit and non-audit clients.
Effectively manage, motivate, mentor and develop a team of qualified, part qualified and trainees.
Create a vibrant working environment, where individual talent can thrive, within a dynamic team framework, where all work towards a common objective.
Assist the partners and director in ad hoc project work including corporate finance assignments (due diligence, AIM listings, MBOs, raising finance etc).
Deliver all work within the predetermined timetable and agreed budget.
Create strong relationships across client portfolio, becoming trusted advisor on all technical and commercial issues.

Skill & Qualifications:

ACA/ ACCA qualified
Upto date technical knowledge (UK GAAP, IFRS, International Auditing Standards, Companies Act legislation)
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word & Excel (experience of paperless auditing software beneficial)
Strong project management skills, ensure multiple projects are completed on an accurate and timely basis and within budget
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including report writing
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Business development skills, able to identify opportunities to sell work

Job Description
Audit Director / Partner
Location: Somerset
Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 +

This is a Brilliant opportunity to join a leading company and provide an on-site management of each assignment in an efficient and effective manner. To help ensure that client received a quality service in all aspects

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
Ensure audit quality at all times
Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards
Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions
Act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times
Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications, ensure added value to clients
Provide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff
Review work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews
Assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required
Summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review

Skills:

Business development skills and experience would be beneficial
Accountancy Practice experience is beneficial
ACA or ACCA qualified with a preferred first or second time pass
Previous experience of carrying out audit related tasks as requested by the Audit Manager.
Proven experience in client handling.
Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits
Audit experience from a practice background would be distinct advantage
Audit experience of Owner Managed Business clients would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities

Audit Semi Senior (ACA Part Qualified)
Location: Cardiff
Salary Indicator: £18,000 - £25,000

This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the department to effectively and efficiently carry out assignments and to gain a professional qualification.

Our client is offering full study support to continue your ACA Qualification.

Main Responsibilities:

Assists with all aspects of the audit process
Completes audit tests in all sections, but specifically to cover; fixed assets, intragroup balances, stock, sales, debtors, bank and cash, purchases, creditors, statutory, salaries and wages
Attends stock takes
Checks, reads and adds up sets of accounts
Discusses relevant audit issues with personnel at clients' premises
Communicates any technical or administrative issues with senior team members where appropriate
Completes accounts preparation assignments
Writes summary points for inclusion in reports and other relevant documents
Obtains an understanding of client's business and analyses client issues and reaches logical conclusions by applying theory to practice
Establishes good working relationships with colleagues
Addresses and puts forward conclusions in respect of technical and audit issues
Leads assignments, including taking responsibility for all aspects of planning, completion and fieldwork management as experience levels advance

Skills:

Part-qualified ACA
Maths and English Language at GCSE (or equivalent)
300 UCAS points for ACA (or equivalent)
2:1 honours degree (or equivalent)
Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, audit software and email
Experience of working on a similar client base

Accounts/Audit Seniors
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000

This is an excellent chance for a qualified Audit Senior to join the specialist healthcare team of a leading Chartered Accountants at their Cheltenham office.
The candidate will be mainly responsible for corparate work for Audit clients, although will also be responsible for assisting the Senior Management in dealing with a portfolio of clients including companies, partnerships and sole practitioners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Fully supervise a portfolio of clients
Review of corporate, sole trader and partnership accounts
An understanding of business tax and corporation tax computations
Planning and carrying out statutory financial reporting and completion work
Undertaking work at clients premises and liaising with clients
Assisting the team of Managers and Partners on adhoc client assignments
Assist with planning, carrying out and completing corporate audit

Skills:

Qualified ACCA/ACA , with at least 1 years experience
Good communication skills are essential as are an aptitude to problem solving
Experience of working as and leading a team
A desire to work in a pressurised environment
Time management and organisation skills
IT literacy with sound working knowledge of Excel and Word

Audit Senior
Location: Central Somerset
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000 +

This is a Brilliant opportunity to join a leading company and provide an on-site management of each assignment in an efficient and effective manner. To help ensure that client received a quality service in all aspects

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
Ensure audit quality at all times
Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards
Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions
Act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times
Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications, ensure added value to clients
Pprovide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff
Rreview work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews
Assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required
Summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review

Skills:

Business development skills and experience would be beneficial
Accountancy Practice experience is beneficial
ACA or ACCA qualified with a preferred first or second time pass
Previous experience of carrying out audit related tasks as requested by the Audit Manager.
Proven experience in client handling.
Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits
Audit experience from a practice background would be distinct advantage
Audit experience of Owner Managed Business clients would be advantageous

Audit Senior
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 + Benefits & Bonus
Location: Shepton Mallet

Due to substantial growth across all areas of the business, this is an outstanding opportunity to join an established and talented Audit team in Business Services. As part of the drive to continue the success of this team our client is looking to recruit an Audit Senior.

This position offers very real prospects for career progression into a supervisory role, as we continue to grow and restructure this team to meet future business and client needs.

You will provide support to the audit manager and a diverse range of services to clients including tax. Auditing roles will include client contact during field work, ensuring completion of audits within agreed time allocation, drafting final documents and participating in transaction support engagements.

Your duties could include the following:

Planning, budgeting and carrying out assignments
Delegating and supervising work of more junior members of the team
Reviewing work and carrying out job appraisals
Dealing with client queries whilst on site
Awareness of client affairs and identifying opportunities to provide additional services
Liaison with other departments within the business
Preparation and/or review of personal and corporate tax returns

Qualifications & skills:

ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
Experience in audit, accounts preparation and tax
Up to date knowledge of current accounting standards
Client focused with a commercial mind
Excellent interpersonal skills
Solid organisational skills
Pro-active communication style with drive & energetic approach to your career

Audit Senior (Executive)
Location: Bristol
Salary Indicator: £28,000 - £35,000

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team, leading on site audit teams, effectively providing a hands on compliance and/or advisory role that meets or exceeds client expectations and supports the partner/manager team.

Main Responsibilities

Controls the audit in relation to timescales and risk management procedures.
Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
Accurately records time spent and documents reasons for overruns.
Communicates workload with manager to partner.
Delegates work to other members of the audit team; ensuring associates understand their responsibilities and have received appropriate on-the-job training/coaching.
Attends training courses as identified in order to develop both technical and personal skills and keeps records for compliance purposes.
Maintains an understanding of audit methodology
Contributes to departmental and office meetings.
Takes responsibility for wider client management and liaison on smaller less complex assignments.
Takes an active part in the audit planning discussions to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy.
Communicates any issues relating to an audit with manager or partner including matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage.

Skills:

Maths and English Language at GCSE or equivalent
Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA)
First time passes at each stage of professional exams
Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised audit packages.
Knowledge of working with AIM Listed Clients

Audit Senior
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000

You will be responsible for assisting the audit manager and partner in managing a portfolio of clients including companies, partnerships and sole practitioners, although predominantly corporate work for audit clients.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
Ensure audit quality at all times
Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards
Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions
Act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times
Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications, ensure added value to clients
Provide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff
Review work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews
Assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required
Summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review

Skills:

Newly qualified ACA / CA / ACCA with 1 - 2 years Post Qualification Experience
Experience of working with Health and Care clients
Experience of systems controls testing as well as substantive and analytical review auditing techniques, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures and use of paperless electronic audit files
Understanding the bigger picture as well as auditing individual balances
Good working knowledge of UK accounting standards
Well developed supervisory skills e.g. coaching and motivation of audit assistants

Audit Director
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 + Benefits & Bonus Package
Location: Shepton Mallet

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading accountancy firm. This is a dynamic role with scope to drive and develop your career whilst enjoying all the benefits of living and working in a rural location. Most of their current partners are ex big 4, who opted for a better lifestyle in the West Country but combine this with the excitement and challenges of advising a substantial client base of entrepreneurial owner managers who drive their businesses forward with maximum energy and zeal.

As a Director in their Business Services team you will have responsibility for growing the business and delivering high quality service and solid technical advice to your clients.
Networking, building business relationships and credibility will be critical to this role, to ensure that all new business opportunities are maximised.

You will need to show that you can deliver excellence, and be committed to your own career development and that of your team.

Qualifications and skills:

ACA/ACCA qualified ideally from a progressive accountancy practice
Proven experience of forging successful business relationships
Up to date accounting knowledge
Audit, accounts preparation and tax experience
Proven strategic and marketing planning experience
Excellent client handling skills: creation of trust, management of expectations, delivery and responsiveness
Experienced people manager, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team
Pro-active communication style with drive and an energetic approach to your career
Ability to spot and maximise opportunities

Internal Auditor
Salary Indicator: £18,000 - £25,000
Location: London

Reporting to the Senior Auditor/Assistant Manager or Client Manager depending on the size of the client and the composition of the audit team. This is a good opportunity to assist senior auditors in carrying out audit assignments. To undertake straightforward audit assignments reporting directly to the Client Manager. The auditor will be charged with carrying out identified audit tasks appropriate to his or her level of training and experience.

Duties/Key Result Areas:

To undergo a programme of formal and practical training as agreed by audit management, during which the auditor will assist in carrying out identified audit tasks in connection with systematic risk, based reviews as follows:

Interview operational staff
Examine and interpret statute, regulations and procedures to ensure operational conformity
Ascertain and record audit areas including the preparation of notes, narrative working papers, and completion of compliance tests
Evaluate the adequacy of actual controls
Carry out substantive testing by way of scrutiny of transactions, records and accounts.
Completion of working papers for Senior Auditor or Manager review highlighting control weaknesses and making recommendations for rectification of these.
Draft reports summarising the results of audit fieldwork.
Study towards a professional qualification (preferably IIA) depending on qualifications and training.

Internal Auditor Supervisor
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000

We are actively seeking an Internal Auditor on behalf of an established Bristol based business entity. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a Corporate environment and become part of a Business that has undertaken sustained growth throughout the current economic crisis

Responsibilities:

Action continual SAS 70 reviews throughout the year, across all client facing Teams
Maintain a close working relationship with the external Service Auditors
Work hand-in-hand with the India Audit Manager to maintain uniform methodology and controls
Ensure SAS 70 controls remain consistent within UK, India, China and Japan offices and are updated to coincide with procedural change
Plan and conduct follow up audits in a timely fashion for all full audits completed
Work closely with Management Accounts Teams to ensure standards are achieved & maintained
Assist in delivering new starter audit induction training & staff refresher training throughout the year
Assist HR & Training Team in communicating out new and revised procedures
Developing the skills of audit trainees and secondees when applicable
Maintain self development, to keep ahead of industry standards and reflect the business climate

Skills:

Diligent and methodical approach to work
Excellent planning and time management skills
Ability to remain fair and objective when conducting reviews across all departments
Good communication skills at all levels
Ability to work independently
Patient and flexible approach when training all abilities
Understanding of Audit and Risk Mitigation aims
Willingness to travel to other Group offices for Audit or Training purposes when required

IT Auditor Assistant Manager / Manager (QICA / CISA Qualified)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Stoke

My Client is one of UK's Leading Accountancy Practices. They are currently seeking to appoint an IT Auditor to undertake IT Audits across a range of Public Sector Clients.

The role offers the opportunity for a Newly Qualified IT Auditor to join a developing team and play an integral role in the delivery of Audit services reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a recognised IT Audit qualification and experience of delivering IT Audit solutions
Plan, direct, execute and manage the completion of risk based IT Audit assignments whilst ensuring that time, cost and quality targets are met
Evaluate Management responses and action to manage risk effectively, advise and where needed facilitate identified improvements or best practice
Write clear concise and effective reports which reflect the individual needs of clients

Skills:

QICA / CISA Qualified
Experience in IT Audit within either a Practice or Public Sector environment
Strong communication skills, self motivation and commercial acumen
Be willing to travel nationwide