Accounts & Audit Assistant

Job description

Accounts & Audit Assistant Location: Leeds LS1 Salary scale depending on experience & qualifications £21,000 - £28,000 Salary: Competitive + benefits including study support (where applicable), company pension scheme, health care scheme and flexi-time. We are seeking a motivated and ambitious candidate to join our York based Accounts & Audit team in the role of Accounts & Audit Assistant. Candidates will ideally have both Practice and Audit experience and will be at least AAT Level 3 qualified with a desire to complete Level 4 (study support will be provided). Accounts & Audit Assistant main duties include: Preparation of statutory accounts from client records Completion of corporation tax computations including ixbrl tagging submissions Audit duties including scrutinising client records and documenting findings in a clear and concise manner for conclusion under the guidance of the audit senior Managing multiple tasks with different managers whilst having an awareness of deadlines Attend year end stock takes, record results in a suitable manner and produce a meaningful stock take report Person Specification Education/Qualifications: Applicants will ideally be AAT level 3 qualified, or part-qualified, with a desire to complete the full AAT qualification. Study support towards completion of the AAT qualification will be provided. Achieved minimum A level grades of 2 B’s and 1 C or equivalent. Travel to client premises is required as part of this role, (together with other members of the Audit team), which includes occasional overnight stays. Having your own transport and a full driving licence would be advantageous. Key Skills: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Drive and ambition to work within a progressive and commercial environment Strong numeracy skills Flexibility & commitment Familiarity of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel A team player