We are recruiting a job opportunity for a firm of long-standing firm of accountants based in Peterborough, who are looking to hire a Semi-Senior Audit and Accounts professional. The role will include a relatively even blend of audit and accountancy work.

The salary is negotiable, will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason.

AUDIT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, and finalisation, to include:

Attend audit planning meetings

Attend client's premises to conduct audit fieldwork

Perform tests using auditing software

Follow instructions of audit senior

Provide trainees with on the job training during audits

Adapt audit testing with senior/manager input to best suit client's needs

Proactively participate in two-way communication regarding audit progress and any issues with client and manager

Responsible(alongside Audit Senior) for completion of the audit file and working with the team to ensure deadlines are met

Contribute to the completion of appropriate reporting to identify audit findings to manager in a timely manner

ACCOUNTS RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and preparing draft accounts including:

Production of lead schedules to agree to accounts disclosures

Production and reconciliation of control accounts

Collation of appropriate evidence to support figures in the account

Drafting sole trader/company tax computations

Relevant queries to assist with supervisor/manager review

Identifying financial, commercial, and tax planning opportunities for clients

Coaching and supporting junior team members‍

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BENEFITS:

A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression

Competitive salary

Extensive internal and on-the-job training

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Paid study together with generous study leave

Group Personal Pension Scheme

23 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays

Life assurance cover of four times salary

Eligibility for the firm's annual bonus scheme

Flexible working  

Client referral bonus

Employee referral bonus

Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring to develop soft skills as well as technical knowledge

Social events including Christmas and Summer parties

Charity fundraising to help support the local community