auditor Forfar, Scotland
Job description
Audit Senior – 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Who are we?
We are a forward-looking accountancy firm that understands the value of building trusting relationships with our clients and our strategic mindset helps businesses achieve real results. We deliver a tailored approach to accounting, providing expert advice that adds real value to our clients’ finances. Dependability is at the heart of our culture. Our clients depend on us, and our committed team depend on each other to deliver an exceptional service.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Audit Senior to join our Audit Team. You will be responsible for planning and conducting fieldwork testing, sampling, systems testing and walkthrough tests, completion of audit fieldwork sections and analysing Statutory Accounts. Responsible for supervising, motivating and providing training and support to audit juniors. The role can be based in our Dundee, Perth, Crieff, Forfar, Montrose or Brechin Office full time or can be home based with travel to one of our offices a couple of days a week.
What are the duties and responsibilities?
- Review and document client systems and procedures
- Identify and record areas of risk relevant to clients’ industries and organisations
- Analysis of Client Accounts
- Liaising with client to obtain any missing/unclear information
- Review all accounting adjustments required to produce Financial Accounts and Tax returns as directed by Audit manager (Accruals, Prepayments, Depreciation, Tax Provisions etc.)
- Ensure the correct disclosure of items in the accounts in accordance with the relevant reporting framework (including Accounting Policies and Notes to the Financial Statements)
- Reconciliation of all audit schedules
- Identification/classification/existence of Capital Items & reconciliation of Fixed Asset Register
- Review of client year end Working Paper schedules and record findings
- Develop and perform audit fieldwork testing under guidance of manager
- Update client system notes covering your areas of audit responsibility
- Ensure relevant training and knowledge is maintained and updated
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
Ø CA or ACCA trainee or evidence of equivalent experience and knowledge with preferably at least two years’ experience
Ø Shares the core values of the Company
Ø Works well in a team as well as independently
Ø Who is excellent at time management and meeting deadlines
Ø Feels comfortable requesting information, seeking explanations and challenging client assertions
What will you get in return from us?
· A salary up to £30,000 per annum
· Company pension scheme
· 31 days holiday per annum with accrual with length of service
· Cycle to work scheme
· Hybrid working options available
· Annual leave purchase scheme
Please apply via indeed with a copy of your CV and covering letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Forfar
