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Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for technology, Ballards provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors.
Due to business growth, we currently have a new opportunity for a Qualified Audit & Accounts Senior to join our Corporate team. With a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and a broad benefits package, this role is an integral part of the audit function, which has grown considerably, and has real scope for progression.
The Qualified Audit & Accounts Senior will work directly with both Partners and clients; with a large and varied client base - including those in manufacturing, tech, agriculture, and healthcare - the work is diverse, and no day is the same. Clients are generally located within a 50-mile radius of the office, so there is no extensive travel is required.
About the role:
* Be the senior lead on audits for a variety of organisations, including on-site attendance, liaising with clients and managing the audit team.
* Undertaking a wide-range of accounts preparation jobs - including the preparation of business and corporate tax calculations.
* Drafting tax returns for Partners / Directors of associated accounts jobs.
* Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties.
* Ensuring all deadlines are met, compliance is adhered to, and clients are kept informed.
* Supervising and developing trainees as well as supporting junior members of the team.
* Occasionally attend networking and business development opportunities on behalf of the Firm.
About you:
* ACA / ACCA qualified, or a similar professional qualification (or in the final stages of such qualifications)
* Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
* Experience of working in a client-facing role
* Knowledge of the auditing role and its benefits to the organisation
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
* A passion for providing excellent customer service
About the rewards:
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Broad benefits package
* Career progression
* Option to buy extra holiday