Audit & Accounts Assistant / Audit Semi-Senior / Audit Part-Qualified

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top80 Accounting Firm who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Part-Qualified AAT/ACA/ACCA Auditor or Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior for their offices near Reading. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for:

• Working on a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required
• Preparing basic audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork
• Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
• Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by junior/graduate members of staff
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients
• Preparing basic monthly and quarterly management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts under the overall supervision of Client Managers
• Completing working papers including bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and control accounts
• Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
• Providing input to new audit services including assisting with new client quotes
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training

To be considered for the role you should be a Part-Qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2+ years external Audit experience of SME/OMB corporate businesses, working in a Top100 or well-established regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. The position is likely to be 80% Audit and 20% Accounts.

On offer is a salary up to £42,000 depending on experience & qualification level, with benefits to include study package, company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com

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