Trainee Business Advisor

My client who is one of the UK’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers is looking to recruit a qualified professional for their Assurance and Advisory department based on the outskirts of Ipswich.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Gathering of audit evidence through communication and interaction with client staff
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients books and records
• Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions
• Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget
• Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Senior or Manager
• Ensure compliance is adhered to
• Add value to clients’ businesses through analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and recommending effective solutions

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Part-qualified ACA/CA/ACCA/CIPFA with a minimum of 280 UCAS points and 2.1 degree OR
• AAT Qualified with 280 UCAS points and willingness to undertake further study towards ACA/CA/ACCA/CIPFA.
• Experience of working in a professional firm
• Experience of working for/on behalf of the Audit Commission, NHS and or Local Government is desirable
• Able to approach projects logically, with good numerical skills
• The ability to prioritise and deal with a variety of cases in a methodical manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Microsoft office applications essential
• A flexible and adaptable approach is essential