Audit and Accounts Senior

Audit and Accounts Senior

Southampton

Up to £53,000 (DOE)

Job Purpose:

To ensure that client matters are managed promptly, consistently, and to a high standard, meeting all relevant deadlines and supporting senior management in delivering outstanding service to clients.

Why Join?

·        Flexible working hours

·        Free Parking

·        Friendly and collaborative office

·        Study support for professional exams (if applicable)

·        Contributory Pension Scheme

·        Holiday Trading Scheme

·        Regular Social Events

·        Annual discretionary bonus

·        Dress for your day

·        Various sport events and challenges.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

·        Maintain strong, professional client relationships

·        Communicate with clients, prospects, and third parties in a professional manner

·        Take ownership of audits and accounts preparation for assigned clients

·        Stay updated with accounting standards and regulatory changes through reading, research, and training

·        Maximise billing and profitability on audit/accounts engagements

·        Identify and monitor opportunities for cross-selling additional services

·        Provide proactive support to senior team members

·        Assist with completing or resolving unfinished tasks

Audit, Accounting, Tax, and Company Secretarial Work:

·        Plan, complete, and finalise audits and accounts preparation assignments, including:

·        Budget planning and monitoring

·        Reviewing the work of junior staff

·        Finalising financial statements

·        Presenting completed files for review

·        Ensure client-approved adjustments are reflected in their accounting systems

·        Understand the commercial aspects, such as billing and collections

·        Tailor work programmes to align with the client’s business and risk environment

·        Ensure timely completion of company secretarial duties, including updating statutory records and filings

Team Leadership and Development:

·        Manage and allocate workload effectively within the team

·        Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to junior staff

·        Identify and resolve queries or issues proactively

·        Keep stakeholders informed and ensure early identification and resolution of issues

·        Delegate responsibilities with clear expectations and offer timely performance feedback

Communication:

·        Regularly update management on progress of work

·        Respond promptly to client and internal queries

·        Clarify expectations and deadlines to help prioritise tasks

·        Resolve client queries and complaints to a high standard

·        Draft client communications and documentation as needed

·        Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient workflow and communication

Business Development:

·        Contribute to firm-wide initiatives for attracting new business

·        Identify and pursue opportunities to win new clients

·        Maintain knowledge of the firm’s services and promote them to clients

·        Assist in preparing fee quotations and proposals

·        Support compliance efforts, including the collection of required documentation for anti-money laundering

If you are interested or would like to know more about this Audit and Accounts Senior role, then please apply directly or contact Rhianna Conlon at AJ Chambers.