Your new company
Hays Recruitment is working with a reputable accounting firm dedicated to providing high-quality audit services. With a strong focus on compliance and meeting deadlines, they strive to deliver exceptional results to their clients. As a leader in the industry, they are a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
Your new role
As an Audit Executive, you will be responsible for overseeing a significant number of audit jobs. Your primary objective will be to ensure deadlines are met and all activities are compliant with relevant regulations. You will play a pivotal role in completing audits before passing them to the Manager for review.
Key responsibilities include -
- Producing comprehensive audit planning memoranda
- Allocating sections to junior staff
- Addressing queries throughout the audit process
- Monitoring job progress and budgets, and providing guidance and supervision to more junior team members. Additionally, you will be responsible for signing off on audit sections
- Completing necessary documentation, and drafting letters to clients regarding audit/accounts.
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA or ACCA fully qualified with practice experience
- 3+ years of auditing experience
- Proficiency in audit planning and completion
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Sage, Excel, Word, and ideally CaseWare (accounts and audit) and tax software
- Previous experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff
- Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards, including recent developments
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact effectively in diverse environments
- Exceptional organisational abilities to handle a variety of tasks
- Client-focused mindset and commercial awareness
- Strong team-building and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
What you'll get in return
- Genuine work-life balance
- Progression Opportunities
- Supportive management structure to foster your professional growth and potential
- Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Up to £47k salary
What you need to do now
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