AJ Chambers are actively seeking an Audit Senior to join leading ranked accountancy practice firm based in Sittingbourne.

The role:

• Audit and accounts senior reporting to managers and, in some instances, directly to partners.
• Client facing - lots of opportunities to meet with clients during audit fieldwork and at planning/closing meetings.
• Providing guidance and support to more junior colleagues.
• A mixture of audit and accounts. We prepare the accounts for many of our audit clients, so a strong understanding of reporting standards is essential.
• Strong IT skills will be a given, especially in MS office products such as Excel and Word.
• We currently use Caseware Accounts Production and Audit - knowledge of Caseware would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
• Some experience auditing charities and especially academies would be an advantage, although it not essential since training will be provided.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Candidates will be motivated, hard-working, and will come from a practice background with an appropriate professional qualification (ACA or ACCA).
• Open to newly qualified or Nearly qualified applicants.
• They will be able to demonstrate good practical accountancy and communication skills.
• This role may be ideal for an ambitious individual with a smaller firm wanting to move to a Top 20 or for someone currently in an environment where there is limited opportunity for progression - the right person can expect early responsibility and will progress through the ranks and play a real role in the future of our practice.

We expect the successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Confidence to build rapport and manage a professional relationship with clients
• Excel and accounting software knowledge

Remuneration and benefits:

• Commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus (not guaranteed)
• Normal hours of work are 37.5 per week, to be worked from 8.30am to 5.00pm or 9.00am to 5.30pm (flexibility over working hours with agreement)
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory bank/public holidays

If you feel you would be suitable, please apply direct or contact Tom Brame at AJ Chambers.