TEAMWORK IS
AT THE HEART OF
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

Levitate Recruitment are currently working with a Mid Tier accountancy practice in North London that is experiencing growth within its audit division. They are keen to speak with experienced individuals that are looking for that next step towards becoming a director. Your client portfolio will be mixed sector and be made upon both OMB’s and SMB’s

Role:

• Prepare the audit plan, including review of the planning documentation, working paper file, financial statements and audit conclusions, which will include technical report writing.
• Ensure partners review and sign off planning papers, to ensure fieldwork of the audit can start within a timely manner
• Manage the audit process, including budgets and timescales, as well as completing required forms, providing commentary on accounts, summarising outstanding points to managers, analytical review, passing files to senior team members for review, and finalising all review points.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
• Take responsibility for technical matters and resolve any problems which may arise
• Ensure junior members of the audit team are aware of the significant risks, enabling them to understand the risks in order they complete the audit to a satisfactory level.
• Ensure all audit staff within your designated team complete work within allocated timescales and to the standard required. If problems occur, seek ways to resolve matters quickly and efficiently
• Assist with setting targets and objectives for junior staff, as well as on-the-job training and coaching.
• Completing job appraisals for staff, assisting in identifying development needs and opportunities
• Specialise in marketing a particular area(s) of expertise, with a view to developing niche markets
• Have full awareness of internal contacts services offered by departments across the firm,  maximising cross-selling opportunities

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• Solid experience in practice, 50% of which should be relevant audit experience
• Excellent technical and analytical skills
• Competent using MS Office
• Proven people management skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proven planning and prioritising skills
• Able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus

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.