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TPF Recruitment is supporting a fantastic firm of chartered accountants based in Poole, Dorset in their search for an Accounts & Audit Senior. Our client is a relaxed and friendly firm of chartered accountants that has a strong staff retention rate, fantastic training record and a social working environment. You will work in a general practice capacity across accounts, audit and tax, and the remit of the position can be built around the candidate, their experience, and their aspirations.

This position will involve circa 20% audit and you will be offered exposure to a range of businesses, primarily owner-managed, from £10m turnover, through to £50m turnover.

Reporting to the Accounts and Audit Manager, you will be responsible for:

Support a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly owner-managed business.

Review year-end accounts produced by more junior members of staff.

Prepare more complex sets of year-end accounts. 

Lead audits from planning through to completion, liaising with the team and client where necessary.

Provide accountancy and taxation advice and support to clients as necessary.

Host and conduct pre-audit and post-audit meetings with clients.

Assist in the management of a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants

Mentor colleagues -- reviewing their work and encouraging prompt and high-quality delivery and service.

Develop and expand the team’s skillset through development plans, training and support.

Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.

Requirements

ACA / ACCA Qualified, or part-qualified.

At least 2+ years practice experience.

Previous experience of year-end accounts preparation, gained within a firm of chartered accountants.

Previous auditing experience, ideally with exposure to leading audits, gained within a firm of chartered accountants.

Highly organised.

Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Salary circa £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status.

Full study support towards an ACA or ACCA qualification (if needed).

Free parking.

Monthly social events.

Competitive holiday package.

Please contact Joe Potter on (phone number removed) (tel), (phone number removed) (mob), , or via