TEAMWORK IS
AT THE HEART OF
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

We are currently working with a growing accountancy firm in Central London that would like to speak with ambitious accountants regarding an opportunity at Assistant Manager level within their Audit team. Working closely with the Senior Management team and Partners you will manage a small portfolio of clients and supervise more junior members of the audit team and will have the opportunity to push onto Manager level in a short period of time.

Role:

• Planning and leading large complex audits with turnovers up to £40 million, including specialist audits e.g. FSA, pensions, solicitors, charities and schools. The client base will be mixed with a range of corporate clients.
• Providing support to Senior Managers and Partners with client work.
• Supervise, review, train and develop junior staff. Delegating work to junior staff as appropriate
• Preparation of draft business tax computations
• Preparation of draft statutory accounts under FRS102 and old UK GAAP from client’s numbers pre-audit
• Larger accounts preparation jobs for audit-exempt limited companies, partnerships, LLPs
• Preparation of complex consolidation accounts
• Where applicable drafting recommendations to management post-audit
• Provide straightforward advice to clients on accounts/statutory and basic tax matters

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified
• At least 4 years of recent experience in external audit in the UK
• Ideally some experience in the following: Proaudit, CCH Accounts Production (AP), Sage, Alphatax and excel – Training can be provided if no experience.
• Experience managing, training and developing junior staff.
• be a good communicator and be able to deal confidently and effectively with both clients and staff alike.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that takes the work/life balance of its staff very seriously. You will operate on a flexitime basis and will receive 28 days’ holiday + Bank holidays along with a range of other great benefits. The firm really wants someone that is ambitious and the right candidate will have the chance to push through to a Manager’s position in a short space of time.

Levitate Recruitment is the leading specialist in the accountancy and insolvency industry, offering a wide range of opportunities across the UK and overseas. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, contact Scott Lowes for a confidential conversation about available options and how we can support you in finding the perfect fit for your skills and goals.