Audit Assistant

Location

Ipswich

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Corporate Audit and Advisory

Description

To be a valued member of the Corporate Audit and Advisory team. Working with the management team to actively contribute to the delivery of exceptional client, development of the team, and creating an inclusive supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Client Delivery

Complete audit work all on Financial Statements Areas to a high standard with minimal supervision
Assist in the preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements (primarily UK GAAP)
Maintain good working relationships with client’s and their staff
Awareness of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and ability to spot opportunities to potentially sell those services

Task Management

Ensure the firm meets all regulatory requirements
Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
Take responsibility for setting and monitoring job budgets
Communicates workload with Manager or AIC.

Training

Ensure compliance with all CPD requirements, if applicable
Attend training courses as identified to develop both technical and personal skills
Share experience with other colleagues to assist development of the department as a whole
Provide constructive and timely feedback to junior staff on assignments

Other Responsibilities

Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures
Undertakes other duties to meet the demands of the business as required

Individual Specification:
Education and qualifications
Essential:
Part way through studying for ACA or ACCA
AAT Level 4 qualified (if applicable)
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Experience of working with an external client base
Experience of assisting in the preparation of financial statements and tax computations
Experience of auditing entities in a range of industries (e.g. commercial and NfP)
Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email, and computerised accounts packages
Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadline and priorities
Personal Attributes
Essential:
Strong organisation skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Be able to operate at a high level of confidentiality
Have a “can do” approach
Innovative and able to use own initiative
Deliver excellent client service at all times
Other
Essential:
Applicants must be willing to travel to other offices in East Anglia when needed

Requirements

Audit Assistant

Based in Ipswich

Working hours Flexible

Salary starting from £23,809.50

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Working at Larking Gowen

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.