REED Practice are actively recruiting for a Southampton based professional, friendly and dynamic accountancy practice. They employ circa 70 people in a wide variety of job roles and have excellent opportunities for highly motivated, dedicated, and talented people.

The emphasis is on developing staff and equipping you with the skills to succeed at everything you do whether that be taking part in their 6 a side football team or meeting our clients’ needs.

They have an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced, diligent, organised and motivated Audit Senior to join a busy Audit and Accounts team.

The purpose of this role is to play a key part of the audit team ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork and completion is performed to a sufficient standard.

The Ideal Candidate would be Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) and they would also consider part qualified. Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential.

Key Tasks

• Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments, in accordance with internal processes, being completed to a high quality and on a timely basis
• Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations
• Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review, in line with agreed time schedules
• Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some onthe-job training
• Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development
• Ensuring that Business Advisors and Directors are kept up to date in respect of the progress of work Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients Taking responsibility for own CPD to ensure up to date with industry developments

BENEFITS

• Competitive Package Friendly and collaborative office Full Study Support (if needed) with opportunities to progress
• Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance
• Flexible working hours
• Free Parking
• Dress for your Day policy
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (terms and conditions apply)