A leading accountancy practice firm in Fareham is currently looking for an Audit Senior to join their thriving and busy audit team.

This is a varied and challenging role involving the planning, execution and completion of audits reporting to managers and partners; preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required; co-ordinating planning at clients including liaising with relevant departments within the firm; communicating and building relationships with clients and related third parties and leading on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.

You will also be involved in business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects, as well as the development and supervision of trainees and any other ad hoc duties that may be required.You will need to be ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice. Experience of leading external audit assignments from fieldwork to completion stages under International Standards on Auditing is required along with experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.

You will be a confident user of Microsoft Office suite - Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients is essential and you will be motivated to take responsibility of the role and maintain a high level of quality service. Full eligibility to work in the UK without any restrictions is essential.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence please submit your CV immediately or call Debbie Stent on .

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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