Audit Senior - Southampton

Audit senior ACA ACCA qualified part-qualified leading accountancy practice in Southampton

A leading independent accountancy practice in the Southampton area has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, diligent, organised and motivated Audit Senior to join their busy Audit and Accounts team.

Reporting to a qualified Business Advisor, you will be responsible ensuring that all client audit work assigned to you is dealt with efficiently, to a high standard and to budget. This will include planning, reviewing and finalising of audits / accounts preparation assignments including preparation, approval and monitoring of budgets, finalisation of financial statements and presentation of files to Director/Business Advisor for review and ensuring all audit work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with internal processes

Ideally you will be a Qualified ACA / ACCA accountant, but strong semi seniors who are part qualified or nearly qualified will also be considered so long as they have more than 3 years audit experience in a practice environment. Experience of FRS102 is essential and you must be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to build rapport and relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
A 'can do' attitude with an organised and methodical approach to workload with the ability to hit deadlines and prioritise competing demands on time and to budget is essential, along with good IT skills, including Excel. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage, and you will need to be a car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving licence.

A competitive salary is on offer, dependent on knowledge, skills and experience along with a number of benefits including pension, holiday and life assurance.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you are looking for please apply now and feel free to contact Debbie Stent directly on 07900 224915 for a confidential career discussion.

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