Audit Associate/senior Associate - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Careers In Group

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you a qualified, or nearly qualified ACA/ACCAaccountant looking for a new challenge?We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic, Top 20 accountancy practice for an
Audit Associate/Senior Associate to join the firm's Corporate Audit Team at its Cheltenham office.

There are two positions available, Audit Associate and Senior Audit Associate and assistance with study support will be available to complete qualification.

This role will predominantly focus on audit with an approximate split being 80/20 audit to accounts and is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that is experiencing an exciting period of growth and has a sharp focus upon the wellbeingof its employees.

Reporting to an Audit Manager, the key responsibilities of the Audit Associate/Senior Associate will include:

Acting as the first point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis, anticipating client needs and communicating with them effectively
Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, providing solutions and raising areas of concern
Acting with integrity at all times with the firm's best interests in mind
Demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, within the firm's approach and policies for managing risk; considering and managing reputational, operational and credit risk in all interactions with clients
Use time effectively to carry out work whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail
Producing work for the manager and/or partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions
Business development, identifying additional sales opportunities and identifying areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes, prepare and deliver Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client
Taking primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager
Carry out accounts work as required
Coaching and supporting junior staff members

To be a serious contender for this role, applicants will have the following skill, experience and attributes:

ACA/ACCA/CA qualified; essential as Senior Associate, finalist as Associate
Minimum of two years auditing and accounting experience (ideally UK GAAP) gained within practice
Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbally
Have good research and presentation skills
Strong IT skills; Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Demonstrate a passion for client service; displaying energy, enthusiasm and a focus on achieving results
A keenness to further your own personal development and career goals

**Submit your CV for this Audit Associate/Senior Associate role