Audit and Accounts Semi Senior

Full job description
We are looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior to join the Cardiff Audit & Accounts team. The successful candidate will be qualified or part qualified or working towards a professional qualification and will have recent experience of working within practice. The individual will be joining our busy team providing our clients with excellent specialist knowledge.

The role will include:

Planning and carrying out audit fieldwork, statutory reporting and completion work, along with general accounting compliance work
Leading smaller / medium audit engagements, which will include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits within the allocated time
Developing audit programmes and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
Preparing financial statements, ensuring they are compliant with relevant accounting standards
Regular travel and time working at client’s premises; a willingness to travel and access to a car is essential
The need to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines set
Dealing with clients at various levels
Preparing accounts from incomplete records
Person Specification:

The prospective candidate will:

Hold or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)
Have proven experience of working in an Audit & Accounts team in a practice environment
Be a motivated individual, able to work alone or as part of a team
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

An analytical ability to solve problems and critically evaluate issues
Experience of working with both financial and non-finance people
Strong organisation and planning skills and attention to detail
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Experience of working in a dynamic, fast changing environment
Experience of working on cross-functional teams/projects
Experience of using automated accounting & audit software packages, such as Sage, Xero and CCH products
An ability to produce high level written reports
Advanced excel and word skills
Care for clients and colleagues by anticipating and proactively developing solutions for the client with longer-term benefits
Hold a full & clean driving licence, with daily access to a car

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