Jobs in Scotforth

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join the team at the firm’s office on the outskirts of Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented ACCA/ACA qualified accountant to work on a mix of audit and accounts work for a diverse client portfolio.
Along with a competitive salary (depending upon experience) this growing firm offers a good range of benefits including 4x salary life assurance, 25 days annual leave and ability to buy additional days leave (up to five days), enhanced family leave policies and company sick pay, employee support programme and corporate discounts. Additionally, there is an opt-in, flexible benefits platform.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team as Audit & Accounts Senior, leading audits, building client and colleague relationships and nurturing the talents junior team members.
As Audit & Accounts Senior your key responsibilities will include:
* Lead and deliver a portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion
* Prepare statutory accounts in compliance with UK reporting standards
* Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor
* Identify areas of risk and recommend practical, commercially focused solutions
* Supervise and support junior team members, fostering their development
* Stay up to date with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices
We welcome applications that meet the following criteria:
* Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or equivalent - exceptional qualified by experience and part qualified candidates may be considered
* Proven experience gained in audit and accounting in a UK accountancy practice
* Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
* Good general IT skills and experience of using accounting and audit software
This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that is experiencing an exciting phase of growth and to be a part of that growth, which could lead to career progression opportunities.
Submit your CV for this Audit & Accounts Senior role
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.
Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful