Audit and Accounts Senior-Independent Firm

Atomic is excited to partner with one of the largest two independent accountancy firms in Luton looking for an Audit and Accounts Senior (50:50) to join their Ampthill office.

As an Audit and Accounts Senior you will carry out all aspects of financial reporting, tax compliance and auditing. This is a key role within the firm, offering exposure to a broad client base and clear opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Client Service Manager to Manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing a high level of service and technical support
• Identify opportunities for additional services
• Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for Manager or Director Review under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS
• Ensure accounts are completed efficiently, within budget, and to a high technical standard
• Resolve technical accounting issues, escalating complex matters where appropriate
• Ensure all Junior work is reviewed and signed off prior to Manager review
• Communicate directly with the client to clarify outstanding matters
• Ensure file is complete within the given timeframe ready for Manager or Director review
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and regulatory standards
• Complete planning documentation to ensure that audits are carried out effectively
• Ensure audits and accounts are completed efficiently, within budget and timeframe, and to a high technical standard
• Resolve technical auditing issues, escalating complex matters where appropriate
• Carry out audit fieldwork with minimal supervision in accordance with the audit plan
• Perform the role of senior representative of the firm on site during audit fieldwork
• Utilise and plan junior staff workflow, monitoring and reviewing their work
• Complete audit file to the appropriate standard, suitable for Manager review.
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards
• Review data processed by juniors' and clear any queries brought upwards.
• Prepare corporation tax computation for manager/director review.
• Consider tax planning opportunities.
• Submit CT600.
• Be aware of filing deadlines or other job specific deadlines.
• Review data processed by juniors' and clear any queries brought upwards.
• Deal directly with the client to obtain missing information or clarify matters.
• Prepare tax computation for manager/director review.
• Consider tax planning opportunities.
• Oversee the finalisation of the tax return pack and review.
• Send forms to client for approval
• Submit signed tax returns
• Be aware of filing deadlines or other job specific deadlines
• Process complex client information
• Review P11ds prepared by juniors so that they are suitable for final manager review.
• Send forms to client for approval
• Submit signed forms to HMRC
• Be aware of filing deadlines or other job specific deadlines.
• Assist with other tax issues as the arise including (but not exclusively) ATED, CGT, IHT, HMRC tax enquiries.
• Assisting the manager as directed
• Assist director/manager with other ad hoc tasks and projects such as (but not exclusively) company secretarial work, management accounts, business development, training, promotional activity.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including semi-seniors and trainees
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide a clear, constructive feedback
• Allocate appropriate work to team members, assist with on-the-job training of the team, and provide regular and timely feedback where required.
• Assist with workflow planning and resourcing across assignments

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified or working towards
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards (If applicable)
• Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Exposure to group audits and consolidations
• Familiarity with accounting and audit software such as MWP, CaseWare, CCH, IRIS, or similar

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing technical and professional training