The Company An opportunity has arisen to work for a long established, family run accountancy firm based in North London. Our client provides accountancy services to a number of small and medium sized businesses. Due to rapid growth and expansion plans, together with reorganisation requirements, our client is now seeking to recruit a professional and enthusiastic auditor with strong audit experience. The successful candidate will have clear paths for career progression and will be expected to want such progression.

The Role
As a full-time Auditor, you will be responsible for managing key client portfolios as well as building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients. This person will ensure that all work allocated is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of Clients and Senior Partner. You will be responsible for 15 audits and also deal with more complicated exempt accounts. You will be expected to be able to take audit assignments from initial planning stage to final sign off. Additional duties will include working with the other senior Accountants and Audit Partner assisting in the production and presentation of new proposals.

The Candidate
The successful candidate should be ACCA or ACA qualified and have a minimum of 5-6 years industry experience. The candidate should have excellent organisational skills along with clear communication and interpersonal skills. ‘Client facing’ experience is most advantageous but not a requirement. Fluency in both written and verbal English is a must. The candidate must also be a confident individual who can work well under pressure and well within a team. The job requires the candidate to work on their own initiative but work closely and report directly to the Partner when required. They must carry a professional approach at all times, work proactively and work to tight deadlines. The role pays a basic salary of between £38,000 - £45,000, based on experience.

Note: For exceptional candidates there may also be the opportunity to be invited for a Salary Partnership. Partnership or Equity Stakes would only be discussed with ‘partnership material’ candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines that all audit reports reflect the work performed and meet set reporting and auditing standards along with managing and taking control of all audits in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures
• To be able to communicate effectively with junior and semi-senior staff members, to the level that the overall tasks are delivered in a profitable and timely manner
• Remains updated to clients' businesses and needs and is the key contact for day-to-day queries and is able to advise clients on relevant accounting systems
• Managing key client portfolios as well as building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients
• Expected to be able to take audit assignments from initial planning stage to final sign off
• Working with the other senior Accountants and Audit Partner’s assisting in the production and presentation of new proposals

Knowledge, Experience & Attributes

• Minimum 5-6 years experience in audit within a practice
• Must be Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA)
• Knowledge and Experience of VT+ Bookkeeping and Sage Software
• Experience in IRIS Payroll Software is preferred
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office Suites
• Must have strong experience with Advanced Excel (macros advantageous)
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of compliance and regulation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (through email and over telephone)
• Client front facing experience
• Must pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Must be highly organised and able to meet strict deadlines
• A warm, energetic, enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be resilient and calm under pressure
• Confidential and professional at all times
• Must understand business, ask insightful questions and challenge thinking
• Must be approachable, proactive and seize opportunities as they arise

Summary

• Role Type: Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Head Office - London, N21
• Department: Audit
• Reports To: Partner
• Reference: AKASA-L