Audit semi senior

Audit Semi Senior ndash; Accountancy Practice ndash; Buckinghamshire About the Company: With a history spanning over a century, we rsquo;re an independent, well-established firm of over 90 team members with a proven track record of delivering high quality financial solutions for our clients and proudly featuring in the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We recognise that our strength lies in our people, therefore, our focus is to invest in our greatest asset, our staff, creating an impressive team across all sectors of accounting. Whilst we are devoted to providing a first-class service to our clients, you will find we are not your everyday accountants, we have no formal dress code; we rsquo;re creative, forward-thinkers, who love to explore advances in technology and new ways to help clients. Our clients are based across the UK, and as members of Praxity, the largest alliance of accounting firms in the world, it rsquo;s quite likely that you will also be working with international clients ndash; perhaps giving your career a steppingstone into new directions. We are proud to offer best-in-class learning and development programmes, career progression opportunities, job recognition, wellness initiatives and flexible working to suit your work/life balance. About the Opportunity: In this role you will work with the team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of technical audit and other accountancy services. This will include: * Managing and developing a small portfolio of clients. * Ensuring assignments are fully completed before being passed to Partners. * Planning the assignment efficiently to meet budgets and recoverability of fees required and communicate to the team. * Allocating work to other team members ensuring regular review and feedback to meet compliance standards. * Interacting fully with clients in conjunction with senior audit team ensuring they are kept informed of progress. * Applying up-to-date technical knowledge at all times, advising team as required. * Reporting to Managers and Partners. * Delegating, coaching and assisting in managing the team. * Maintaining regular contact with clients in own portfolio, providing ongoing updates on progress. About the Responsibilities: The ideal person for this role will be well organised and able to work to agreed timescales, whilst having the ability to actively engage with clients. You will: * Effective use of IT including Excel, audit and accounts packages (CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation), Outlook, CCH Practice Management. * Undertake CPD in accordance with Institute and Rouse Partners requirements and maintain up to date CPD record. * Maintains high professional standards of conduct and practice. * Applies knowledge of the companies, industry, markets and core client base, identifying additional services to clients in your portfolio. * Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints and actively assists management in achieving these, keeping Partner/client informed of progress and potential problems including actual vs. budget. * Converts options into recommendations and resolutions to exceed client expectations where possible. About the Applicant: The ideal person for this role will be well organised and able to work to agreed timescales, whilst having the ability to actively engage with clients. You will: * Proven experience within Practice in Audit Accounts. * ACA required. * Technically proficient in audit with excellent attention to detail. * Adept at team management. * Excellent communication and advisory skills. Confident working alongside senior management. * A can-do attitude to problem-solving. * Have effective use of IT including Excel, audit and accounts packages (CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation), Outlook, CCH Practice Management. About the Benefits: * A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience * Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) * Regular staff social events and the opportunity to support charity events * Free parking onsite * Flexible working ndash; core working hours policy * 23 days holiday plus bank holidays * Dress for your diary policy