Audit Senior

• Locations

  London

• Salary

  £44000 - £48000 per annum

• Sector

  Audit, Finance, Procurement & Legal

• Type

  Permanent

About the accountancy firm
Pentagon Talent are delighted to be partnering with a growing Top 50 Accountancy Firm who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. They invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation.

Duties and responsibilities
As an Audit Senior you will be carrying out a range of duties and responsibilities including but not limited to;

• Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork
• Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
• Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients
• Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
• Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
• Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training

Qualifications and skills required
Our client are looking for a someone with a flexible work attitude, pro-active mindset and a collaborative team player. In order succeed as a Audit Senior you will have to be:

• ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified
• Minimum of 3 years’ UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must
• Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above)
• Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage
• Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight time frames with high quality output
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
• Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality

What’s on offer
Our client are offering:

• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A varied role in a talented and experienced team
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A tailored career progression plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Well being programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental well being. We also offer all employees a Well being Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your well being

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.