Total 4 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 6LG

Hays are working with a regional accounting firm in Cambridge, so assist them with appointing an Audit Director. This exciting role, comes with strong progression prospects and real scope to further develop your existing management and accounting skills, as well as your external profile. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Corporate Services Group in Cambridge. In addition, you will be expected to participate in all stages of an audit from planning through to fieldwork and finalisation of the assignment for Partner review. As a senior member of the team, reporting directly to Partners, you will manage a team of auditors simultaneously alongside multiple engagements, whilst also taking a lead on client contact.

Responsibilities will include:

* Day to day management of the Cambridge Corporate Services Group: training, mentoring and developing team members
* Reviewing assignments and working papers, providing constructive feedback to team members
* Managing a varied portfolio of clients, to involve communicating engagement progress, problems, financial information and other business concerns
* Participating in networking
* Building client relationships
* Taking responsibility for achieving engagement profitability - billings and collections
* Supporting the partners with business development activities, client tender processes
* Supporting team members and clients, at times across multiple offices, in a role that has a requirement for flexible working hours including additional hours when required

Essential skills required:

* A proven background in Audit within a UK practice is essential, as is front line client contact. Qualified to ICAEW/ACCA or by experience. A working knowledge of corporation tax would be helpful.
* Must be keen to be involved in all aspects of audit planning and have a good working knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP
* Experience of CCH accounts software would be advantageous, or other similar software packages
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Self-motivated, hard-working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel.
* Flexible and willing to undertake some travel plus overnight stays away from home.
* A full UK driving licence and access to own transport is essential.

Desirable skills and experience:

* Sector specialist experience in IFRS would be beneficial
* Prior involvement in staff recruitment and induction.
* Previous experience of making presentations on technical matters
* A focus on personal development and the development of others
* Prior experience in tender processes/presentations, business development work and networking

The package includes;

* Flexible working
* Dress for your diary
* Death in service
* Cycle to work
* Free parking
* Health care
* Holiday purchase
* Contributory pension
* Private medical
* Shopping discounts
* Sick pay
* Well-being support
* Social events

For more details or to apply please contact Cara Whyte is the strictest confidence

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Our client is a well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, who offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. Their client base is diverse across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share their passion for innovation.You will join a corporate team, which undertakes audit and assurance work on behalf of UK based clients.

You will work with a range of sectors, from smaller not-for-profit organisations to medium sized trading groups to include professional sports teams, care homes, professional services, manufacturing and retail. Turnovers are typically from £1m - £10m (but go up to £25m)

What experience do I need?

• Professional accounting qualification or part-Qualified - ACA, ICAS, CA or ACCA
• UK Practice experience

What benefits are on offer?

In addition to your salary, you will also be offered the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical (Assistant Manager level)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Family friendly policies e.g., paid time off for dependants
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays is recruiting a Senior Audit Manager for a Top 20 accountancy firm in Peterborough. Our client has won multiple industry awards, such as National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year, Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year, Best Advisory Services and most recently, the gold standard accreditation by Investors in People. They are a network of independent accountancy firms with a global footprint, and you will be joining a friendly and ambitious team, working on an interesting and varied portfolio.


Your responsibilities
As Senior Audit Manager, you will work with a wide variety of clients across multiple industries and really get to grips with the inner workings of a company. The culture is one of innovation and growth and you and your career with be nurtured to uncover your full potential.
Your focus is on supporting the Partners and Directors in the delivery of the firm's strategy and leading client relationships. You will be responsible for balancing levels of output with client expectations and budget.
You will motivate your team, across multiple projects, applying a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience to generate practical solutions for our clients. You will take the lead on more complex and challenging assignments. You will utilise your internal and external networks to spot opportunities in your existing portfolio and start to generate new business opportunities for the Firm.
You will encourage your team to challenge the status quo and respond confidently to the challenge, using their ideas to drive your team forward. You will play a critical role in the development of your manager team, directing and coaching them to meet their goals and the objectives of the Firm.


Qualifications and skills

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in external audit, accounts and general practice
• Experience working with OMBs covering a range of industries

The offering

• Competitive salary
• Genuine Work-Life balance
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee Recognition awards
• Paid CSR time
• Accredited Investor in People
• New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• And more!

apply on line or contact Cara Whyte on 07502377206 or find me on Linkedin

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays are recruiting a Senior Audit Manager for a top 20 firm in Peterborough. This is a new role due to growth and you will be joining a friendly and ambitious team, with exposure to an interesting and varied portfolio.

This role will see you supporting the Partners and Directors in the delivery of the firm's strategy and leading client relationships. You will be responsible for balancing levels of output with client expectations and budget.

You will motivate your team, across multiple projects, applying a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience to generate practical solutions for our clients. You will take the lead on more complex and challenging assignments. You will utilise your internal and external networks to spot opportunities in your existing portfolio and start to generate new business opportunities for the Firm.

You will encourage your team to challenge the status quo and respond confidently to the challenge, using their ideas to drive your team forward. You will play a critical role in the development of your manager team, directing and coaching them to meet their goals and the objectives of the Firm.

Qualifications and skills;
* Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with experience in external audit, accounts and general practice
* Experience working with OMBs covering a range of industries
* Competent user of MS Excel & Word. Experience of Sage, CaseWare and tax software preferred
* Demonstrable ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop the team and be a strong leader
* Client focus and able to think commercially - able to seek out opportunities within the portfolio
* Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
* Organisational skills - the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities
* Diplomacy and patience
* Able to understand complex business issues and offer practical solutions

Why join this firm
Over the last few years, they have won multiple industry awards such as National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year, Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year, Best Advisory Services and most recently the gold standard accreditation by Investors in People.

The package

• Competitive salary
• Genuine Work Life balance
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Employee Recognition awards
• Paid CSR time
• Accredited Investor in People
• New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk