Audit Assistant

2 months ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Robert Half Full time
Job Title: Audit Assistant

The successful candidate will report to their Audit/Accounts Managers and will be responsible for the duties outlined below.

Job Description:

Primarily based in their office on the outskirts of Southampton, the role may also require working from their other offices, as well as visiting client premises as needed. The Audit/Accounts department operates as a team, and you will be working under the supervision of the Managers.

They're looking for a part-qualified AAT candidate or someone studying towards an ACCA or ACA qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Preparation:

    • Prepare accounts using IRIS software within assigned budgets, passing them on for managerial review.
    • Address review points and finalise accounts, including verifying disclosures for Limited Company Accounts.

  • Taxation:

    • Prepare Corporation Tax computations, including capital allowances.

  • Statutory and Ad Hoc Work:

    • Carry out statutory duties for clients.
    • Undertake ad hoc assignments for clients as required.

  • Administrative Tasks:

    • Perform general office administrative duties.

  • Training and Development:

    • Attend training courses as directed by managers.
    • Participate in day release study towards a recognised accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACA) and maintain continuous records of work-based experience in relation to this qualification.

  • Other Duties:

    • Any other reasonable tasks as required.
Personal Qualities:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to think quickly and use initiative.
  • A good team player with the capability to guide and support junior staff.
  • Professional demeanour and presentation appropriate to a professional firm.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with colleagues and clients.
  • Ability to work within budgets and raise issues with managers promptly.
  • Organised with excellent time management and record-keeping skills, particularly in maintaining timesheets on the firm's practice management software.
Professional Attributes:

Essential:

  • Experience in all aspects of accounts preparation.
  • Competence with computer packages for producing accounts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft products, including spreadsheets and email.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in practices of a similar size.
  • Familiarity with Xero and SAGE software.
  • Experience using the IRIS accountancy suite.
  • Audit experience (useful, but not essential).

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