Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Accounting, Finance
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
18/12/2024
18/01/2025
We are recruiting a job opportunity for a firm of long-standing firm of accountants based in Peterborough, who are looking to hire a Semi-Senior Audit and Accounts professional. The role will include a relatively even blend of audit and accountancy work. The salary is negotiable, will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason. AUDIT RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, and finalisation, to include: Attend audit planning meetings Attend client’s premises to conduct audit fieldwork Perform tests using auditing software Follow instructions of audit senior Provide trainees with on the job training during audits Adapt audit testing with senior/manager input to best suit client’s needs Proactively participate in two-way communication regarding audit progress and any issues with client and manager Responsible(alongside Audit Senior) for completion of the audit file and working with the team to ensure deadlines are met Contribute to the completion of appropriate reporting to identify audit findings to manager in a timely manner ACCOUNTS RESPONSIBILITIES Planning and preparing draft accounts including: Production of lead schedules to agree to accounts disclosures Production and reconciliation of control accounts Collation of appropriate evidence to support figures in the account Drafting sole trader/company tax computations Relevant queries to assist with supervisor/manager review Identifying financial, commercial, and tax planning opportunities for clients Coaching and supporting junior team members BENEFITS: A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression Competitive salary Extensive internal and on-the-job training Paid overtime or time off in lieu Paid study together with generous study leave Group Personal Pension Scheme 23 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays Life assurance cover of four times salary Eligibility for the firm’s annual bonus scheme Flexible working Client referral bonus Employee referral bonus Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring to develop soft skills as well as technical knowledge Social events including Christmas and Summer parties Charity fundraising to help support the local community