Audit & Assurance Senior

3 weeks ago


Carlisle, United Kingdom Armstrong Watson Full time
Audit & Assurance Senior

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

The Role

We are now recruiting for an Audit & Assurance Senior to join our Carlisle Team and fast growing Audit & Assurance Service Line.

The main purpose of this role will be to complete Audit and Accountancy based assignments for the clients of the firm and generally supporting the wider Audit & Assurance Team with providing an exemplary service to the clients within their portfolios.

The main elements of this role will include:
Preparing statutory accounts for limited company clients together with files for Manager / Partner reviewPlanning, co-ordinating and completing audit assignments and accounts work Liaising with clients both in advance of and during assignments to ensure we obtain all necessary informationEnsuring full completion of audit or accounts files for Manager review is complete in an appropriate timescale and within budgetPreparing quarterly management accounts from client recordsUndertaking adhoc assignments as allocated by Manager / Partner, such as Corporate Finance assignments, cash flows, business forecasts and system reviews Identifying business issues relevant to the clients and ensuring those are brought to the attention of the appropriate Manager / Partner, or directly to the attention of the client Identifying the needs of clients and actively developing business opportunities
Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
ACA / ACCA qualified (or be on route to becoming qualified) Comfortable working within a fast paced working environmentA dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressureAble to use initiatives an have great organisation / problem solving skillsKeen to become part of a dynamic team

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health) Paid flu jabs and eye tests Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client) Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral Ongoing access to online training courses and materials Paid professional membership fees Charity of the Month Colleague of the Month Subsidised social events throughout the year

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you’re with us... we’re with you.


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