Audit and Accounts Manager Associate

Role Summary

Reporting to an Audit & Accounts Manager, you will be involved in the delivery of statutory audits and accounts preparation for a portfolio of some of the most innovative and exciting clients across our region. The delivery of your work will be supplemented using cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiencies and client delivery.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from a variety of clients’ systems including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks Online
• Participate in onsite audits as an assistant to the audit senior and undertaking relevant tasks as required by the audit senior
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations
• Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues
• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• Attend clients’ premises across the North-East and Yorkshire depending on office location
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the role
• Action queries raised by the accounts and tax managers on the draft accounts and tax computations

Person Specification

Essential

• AAT L3 or L4 qualified or have a relevant degree or have 3 A levels at grades A*-C and want to study AAT
• Be willing to learn and have an enthusiasm to pursue a career in accountancy
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email
• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel
• The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail
• Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems
• Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities
• The ability to travel to clients’ premises as required

Desirable

• Have 3 A levels at grade A* - C (or equivalent) if you have a degree or AAT
• Relevant accounts experience
• Experience of using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Iris
• Proven experience of delivering excellent client service