Audit & Accounts Senior, Top 10 firm, Hybrid, £35K-£45K

Your new company
- This firm is a renowned chartered accountancy practice based in Guildford that offer a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, compliance, audit, tax, payroll services, and business outsourcing.
- They are recognised as a top 10 accountancy practice and are always on the lookout for talented individuals. They have close to 100 team members spread across our five office locations, where they have a unique perspective on what drives business, what motivates people - and achieves results.
Your new role
Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them, assessing and reviewing the budgets through to completing the audit tests for high risk areas.
- Leading audits, supervising, delegating and reviewing the work of trainees.
- Delivering information to clients in a timely manner whilst displaying in-depth client and industry knowledge.
- Monitoring your changeability and your assignment budgets proactively.
- Developing specialist sector knowledge and keeping abreast of industry developments.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, rules, and requirements.
- Deal directly with clients in person and on the phone, constantly building strong relationships.
- Identify and understand clients' needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs to the manager/partner.
- Achieve annual chargeable hours targets.
- Be innovative in the way you approach your work and always look for opportunities to break new ground and create efficiencies.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous stable experience of auditing and yearend / statutory accounts within an accountancy practice
- Qualified ACCA/ACA's
- You will need an aptitude for analytical thinking and good attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 PA
- Flexible and Hybrid Working (2 days pw from home post probation)
- Pension, Life Assurance, above standard rate of Holiday Allowance
- On-site parking
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