Top 20 Accountancy practice in North Dublin are hiring an Audit Semi Senior to join their growing team!
Job overview
The completion of audit and accounting tasks as delegated by and under the general direction of the appropriate Manager or Audit Senior.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Small Audits:
- Responsible for the audit of a client reporting directly to the assignment manager.
- Planning of assignments and complete the work on time and within budget.
- Preparation of a complete audit file to the required standard.
- Liaise with the Tax Department on tax related matters.
- Prepare statutory financial statements.
- Delegate assignments, supervise and review work completed by Audit Assistants.
Large Audits:
- Complete sections of the audit to be reviewed by Seniors and Managers.
- Delegation and supervision of audit areas to junior members of staff and subsequent initial review of work so performed.
Accounting:
- Drafting of journals requiring complex accounting principles.
General:
- Draft sections of management letters.
- Bring to the attention of the assignment leader matters which require their consideration.
- Provide assistance and on the job training for other part-qualified trainees.
Qualifications / Technical Knowledge / IT Skills
- Actively progress towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) is essential.
- Part completion of exams is required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience within an audit setting.
- Make good progress in professional studies.
- To have an understanding of the effect of taxes on a set of accounts.
- Have an understanding of the technical aspects concerning a set of limited company accounts.
- Ability to use/learn software and systems operated by the firm as appropriate
- Have a good understanding of relevant Microsoft Office software, e.g Outlook, Word, Excel and any other packages relevant to the role.
- You may from time to time be required to attend courses (internal and external) to aid you on the capacity to fulfil your role.
Personal Attributes
- Be professional and approachable with clients and staff alike and to exercise diplomacy.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to excellent client service and takes ownership of role.
- Not afraid to take on new challenges.
- Able to take on board feedback given by more senior staff and to use this for personal and professional development.
- Good oral, numeric and written skills.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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