Opportunities

audit senior

We are currently looking to fill Audit Senior positions in our London and Godalming Offices. To apply, email a covering note and your CV to recruitment@shipleys.com . No agencies please.

The Role

You will provide complete and efficient delivery to the audit department management team and principals.  This is a mixed role that will include overseeing and undertaking audits and accounts work, both in the office and at client premises. 

Our sociable and friendly, yet professional working environment together with a range of industries and client size, will provide you with the foundations for an exceptional career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will involve the following:

• Carrying out accounting processes and controls to ensure the accurate production of information and document work performed to ensure appropriate audit trails are maintained.
• Providing guidance and ensuring appropriate accounting practices are adopted in the production of financial information.
• Providing technical expertise to design technical solutions.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements for limited companies.
• Preparation of partnerships and sole traders accounts.
• Prepare and file annual returns and PSC confirmation statement to Companies House.
• Supervising and assisting where necessary a team of junior members of staff.
• Liaison with clients and HMRC.
• Dependent on experience, managing a portfolio of clients.
• Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetings.
• Other ad hoc duties in line with business requirements.

SKILLS and Experience

The applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:

• Have previous experience within a UK accountancy practice;
• Practice experience in the delivery of external audit and accounting services with exposure to a range of clients in both size and sector;
• Able to provide an outstanding and professional service to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value;
• Experience of the following computer programmes is beneficial but not essential: ProAudit, Sage Accounts Production Advanced, Sage Line 50, Xero;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach;
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload;
• Participates in meetings, providing information and ideas with clarity and persuasiveness;
• Ability to build relationships, and use own initiative;
• Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge;
• Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development;
• An adaptable and sociable personality with the ability to confidently communicate at all levels, with clients and colleagues.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Exposure to high quality and varied clients whilst working within a friendly and proactive team.
• The opportunity to develop your marketing and business development skills.
• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Salary review annually in January.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Private Medical Insurance for yourself and direct family.
• Life Assurance cover at four times salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to a number of other benefits through a cashplan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.

About Shipleys LLP

Shipleys LLP is a firm of chartered accountants and professional business advisors, with offices in the West End, London and in Godalming, Surrey.

You’ll find our approach a little bit different. We know that nobody understands the affairs or business like our clients, so our focus is on getting to know them, their objectives and priorities.

We build close, personal, long-term relationships with clients, to become a trusted adviser who they can always turn to for practical advice and solutions.  As an active member of AGN International, we can introduce our clients to contacts across the globe.

How to apply

To apply, email a covering note and your CV to recruitment@shipleys.com. No agencies please.

Please also look at our LinkedIn page or email recruitment@shipleys.com to find out more.