Primary Purpose of Role
The Qualified Audit & Accounts Senior will work directly with Managers, Partners and clients on a range of audit engagements, supplemented with accounts and corporation tax assignments.
Key Duties:
- Taking the lead on large company, groups and SME audits, including managing the audit team and being primary contact for clients.
- Attending client sites as required for audit engagements, planning and completion meetings.
- Preparation of accounts and corporation tax computations, direct to managers or partners.
- Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties developing these relationships
- Ensuring all deadlines are met, compliance is adhered to, and clients are kept informed.
- Supervise and develop trainees as well as support junior members of the team.
- To provide career development mentor responsibilities to junior members of the team e.g., graduate students to assist in all round development.
- Attending networking and business development opportunities.
- Encourage equality and diversity amongst teams.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good client interaction – interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent customer services skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise
- Can work to deadlines
- Experience of dealing in a client facing role
- Knowledge of the auditing role and its benefits to the organisation
- Undertaken senior role on audits and experience of leading an audit team
- Proved excellent customer services
About the rewards
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Career progression
- Electric Car scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Enhanced Family Pay – maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support
Skills Required
- Experience leading audit teams and engagements
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in client-facing roles
- Knowledge of auditing principles
What We Do
Ballards LLP: Innovative Accountancy and Business Advisory Ballards LLP is a forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory firm with a rich history of delivering value to our clients. Established in 1985, we've grown from a local practice to a significant player in the professional services landscape, now serving OMBs and large corporates across the UK and internationally. At Ballards, we offer a unique blend of traditional accountancy services and innovative business solutions. Our expertise spans audit, tax, and compliance, complemented by specialist advisory services in IT consulting, recruitment, brand and marketing, and strategy. We pride ourselves on our agile approach, combining the stability and expertise our clients expect with the innovative thinking that sets us apart. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing personalised, value-driven solutions that help our clients navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their business goals. As we look to the future, we're committed to expanding our geographical reach, enhancing our service offerings, and continuing to be a trusted partner to businesses across the UK.
