Audit & Accounts Senior

Audit & Accounts Senior

• Location: Croydon
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Reed Croydon is working with one of fastest-growing Top 20 ranked UK accountancy firms, with a rich history spanning over 30 years. They are looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their dynamic team in Croydon. This role offers the opportunity to lead audit assignments and prepare statutory accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Prepare year-end financial statements for SMEs, groups, and other entities such as charities and LLPs.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and basic tax planning schedules.
• Delegate tasks effectively to trainees and assistants, providing on-the-job coaching, support, and feedback.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Actively involve in the professional and personal development of junior team members.
• Identify, research, and help to resolve technical issues.
• Develop a strong commercial understanding of clients' businesses and any developments within them.
• Work both as a team and independently on the firm's larger audits for corporate and not-for-profit clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified, or part-qualified and actively studying.
• At least 3 years of recent audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of current auditing and accounting standards, company law, and key regulatory issues.
• Good working knowledge of corporation tax, with awareness of VAT and payroll taxes considered an advantage.
• Experience working with a broad and varied client portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical ability and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; familiarity with CCH, Xero, and Sage is desirable.

Benefits:

• Study support package (if required).
• 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) when studying, 25 days once qualified.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Regular training and development opportunities.

To apply for the Audit & Accounts Senior position, please submit your CV and we will respond with next steps as soon as possible.