Our client, a large established firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior/Assistant Manager to join their growing team in Winchester.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity, ideally suited to someone with a strong track record in general practice with an interest in audit. The role will involve carrying out audit assignments across a mixed portfolio of clients and dealing with accounts preparation and tax work, as well as supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required.
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork.
• Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors.
• Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff.
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients.
• Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager.
• Preparing corporation tax computations.
• Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues.
• Input into service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes.
• Building productive working relationships within the firm and with clients as required.
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training.

You will ideally hold a professional qualification such as ACCA/ACA and have a solid UK audit and accounts background in practice of at least 3 years, with an understanding of UK GAAP.

A good working knowledge of Xero, Sage, CaseWare and CCH would also be an advantage.

The firm offer superb prospects for development and progression and excellent benefits including flexible and hybrid working (after the probation period, with 3 days in the office), pension, life assurance, reward scheme and regular company events.