Part Qualified Audit/Accounts Assistant - Southampton

You will be working for a firm of Chartered Accountants with offices in multiple locations in Hampshire who are looking for an Audit Assistant Semi-Senior to join their friendly team, predominantly in the Eastleigh office with a requirement to work from Andover and Basingstoke offices on occasion, as well as at client premises.

Working in the Audit/Accounts department as part of a team, reporting to the managers, you will be carrying out duties including preparation of accounts using IRIS software within specified budgets and passing to manager to review; clearing reviews and finalising accounts including checking disclosures in Limited Company Account; preparation of Corporation Tax computations including capital allowances; statutory work for clients; undertaking ad hoc work for clients as needed.

It is likely that you will be attending day release study to get a recognised accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACA) and you will need to have experience in all areas of accounts preparation, use of computer packages to produce accounts, computer literacy especially regarding spreadsheets, e-mail and use of Microsoft Products in general and ideally an understanding of Xero and SAGE software, and the IRIS accountancy suite software. Audit experience would be useful but not essential. This role will include regular travel to clients' premises for business purposes. Ownership of, or access to, a car and a full UK driving licence is required, or the ability to make suitable alternative arrangements.

Desirable personal qualities will hopefully include being an effective communicator orally and in correspondence; self-motivated, quick thinking, and keen to show initiative; a good team player with the ability to lead and train junior members of staff; well-presented and possessing the necessary attitude and personality that is associated with a professional firm, and the ability to adhere to budgets and advise managers of problems on a timely basis.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and flexible working arrangements if required, so if this sounds like the sort of position you would be interested in, please apply straight away or feel free to contact Debbie Stent directly on for a confidential discussion.

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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