Audit & Accounts Senior

Audit & Accounts Senior - Bristol - £38,000 - £45,000

A genuinely varied role, a broad client portfolio and the opportunity to take real responsibility across both audit and accounts make this an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant.

A large and successful accountancy practice, with multiple offices across the region, are looking to recruit an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team in Bristol. With the role split approximately equally between audit and non-audit assignments, you'll work directly with a Partner and have the opportunity to take ownership of assignments, supervise junior colleagues and develop strong client relationships across a diverse SME client base.

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for:

- Supporting Partners and Managers in the planning, budgeting and delivery of audit assignments, including fieldwork and analytical review.

- Managing audit assignments through to completion, ensuring all working papers and supporting documentation meet required standards.

- Undertaking corporate and charity audits independently

- Preparing audit reports and other client deliverables, while maintaining strong communication with clients and their teams.

- Building strong client relationships and developing an understanding of their businesses, sectors and commercial challenges.

- Supervising junior team members on larger engagements, delegating tasks, reviewing work and providing guidance throughout the audit process.

- Working closely with colleagues across the firm to provide a joined-up service and identify opportunities to support clients.

The successful Audit & Accounts Senior will:

- Be ACA or ACCA part or fully qualified, with at least two to three years' recent audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.

- You'll have a strong understanding of current auditing and accounting requirements, together with good knowledge of relevant standards and company law.

- You'll be confident working directly with clients and colleagues, with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. 

- Experience working across a varied portfolio of clients will be important, alongside good IT

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit & Accounts Senior who enjoys variety and wants a role offering genuine responsibility across both audit and accounts, with the opportunity to strengthen technical, commercial and client-facing skills.

To find out more about this Audit & Accounts opportunity, please apply quoting reference JVS11314 or contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith for a confidential discussion.

Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, our dedicated practice specialist.

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