Total 8 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Southall, Greater London, W14 9BL

Join us as an Audit Manager in our Group Functions Technology team

• You’ll supervise the audit engagement team and support them through coaching to help them see their potential
• You can expect to enjoy an engaging and fast-paced environment, as well as considerable stakeholder interaction
• You’ll support the delivery of a flexible and risk-based audit plan that addresses regulatory requirements, provides independent assurance and opinions with impact

What you'll do

As an Audit Manager within our Group Functions Technology team, you’ll play a key part in providing independent assurance over the key applications that support many of the Bank’s key central functions, including Financial Crime, Core Banking and Finance.

You’ll be an ambassador for internal audit, demonstrating professional behaviours and helping to build on the reputation and integrity of the function.

Your role will also involve:

• Providing quality, efficient and effective assurance and influencing business managers to improve controls
• Leading and coaching your audit team as they deliver audit engagements and making sure they're delivered within budget and on time
• Leveraging audit methodology and tools
• Managing key stakeholders throughout audit engagements, ensuring a good understanding of business risks and an open and effective discussion on key risks

The skills you'll need

To join us in this role, you’ll ideally have worked in an internal or external audit environment, and bring audit, assurance or risk management experience. You’ll also need a strong background in auditing technology risks and controls, analytical and problem solving abilities and the ability to assess and prioritise data effectively. Chartered accountancy and/or CISA qualification or similar, and experience of financial reporting and/or financial crime systems from an audit or risk capacity is preferred. Data analytics skills, including experience in using Python is advantageous but not required.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to demonstrate leading a team in delivering projects while keeping a firm hand on budget, schedule and quality
• A proactive approach towards identifying and promoting talent
• The ability to support and supervise a team through coaching, feedback and development
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Join us as an Audit Manager

• Joining our Payments & Fraud team, you’ll undertake key aspects of assurance fieldwork and supervise the audit engagement team, supporting them through coaching to help them fulfil their potential
• You can expect to enjoy an engaging and fast-paced environment, as well as considerable stakeholder interaction
• You’ll support the delivery of a flexible and risk-based audit plan that addresses regulatory requirements, providing independent assurance and opinions with impact

What you'll do

As an Audit Manager within our Payments & Fraud team, you'll play a key part in providing independent assurance over the key business processes that facilitate payment processing, wholesale cash management and fraud prevention. You’ll be an ambassador for internal audit, demonstrating professional behaviours and helping to build on the reputation and integrity of the function.

Your role will also involve:

• Providing quality, efficient and effective assurance and influencing business areas to improve controls
• Leading and coaching your audit team as they deliver audit engagements and making sure they're delivered within budget and on time
• Leveraging audit methodology and tools
• Managing key stakeholders throughout audit engagements, ensuring a good understanding of business risks and an open and effective discussion on key risk

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have worked in an internal or external audit environment, and bring audit, assurance or risk management experience. You’ll also need a strong background in providing assurance over risks and controls, analytical and problem solving abilities, and have ability to assess and prioritise data effectively. Prior experience of auditing or working in a fraud or payments related business area is preferred.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to demonstrate leading a team in delivering projects while keeping a firm hand on budget, schedule, and quality
• A proactive approach towards identifying and promoting talent
• The ability to support and supervise a team through coaching, feedback, and development
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Your new firm
A leading national audit, tax, advisory firm with a global presence and local knowledge is seeking an Audit Senior to join their established Manchester team. This is a Top 10 practice that provides an excellent client service in areas such as audit, tax, advisory and consulting. This role has come about due to a period of growth for the firm. You will work on a range of corporate and OMB clients as well as not-for-profit clients. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is seeking development as you will work alongside experienced staff in a dynamic and expanding team, in a supportive environment with excellent progression.

Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of audit assignments for clients across the local area. You will review and report on the work of the wider audit team and will lead and coach the team. You will develop and manage client relationships. You will assist in the planning, execution and completion of all areas of the audit engagement to manager or partner review. You will also have the opportunity to work on advisory engagement on audit or non-audit clients.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working within an audit team in a practice environment to a senior level. You will have the ability to lead and manage fieldwork on client's site and ensure a smooth audit service. You will ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified or close to qualification. The ideal candidate for this role will have a positive attitude, enthusiasm and great initiative. You will need experience training and coaching junior members of staff.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £35,000 and £43,000 dependent on experience. As well a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, study support, flexible and hybrid. You will be a part of a leading Top 10 practice with an excellent culture and great opportunities for professional development. This firm also promotes a positive working environment with regular team and company-wide activities.

What you need to do now


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Your new firm
A Top 20 firm with offices across the UK are seeking an accounts and audit semi-senior to join their team in their Stockport office. Due to their years of experience and range of partners, they specialise in services including accounts, audit, corporate finance, tax and more. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your current accounts and audit knowledge and develop within a firm offering great training and development, working with a mixed bag of clients, from start-ups to OMBs to SMEs with turnovers in excess of £25 million.

Your new role
As Audit and Account Semi-Senior, you will be responsible for producing statutory and management accounts, completing corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and producing partnership and sole trader accounts, along with bookkeeping duties. Developing and maintaining client relationships is also required. This will involve representing the firm at networking events as well as assisting in the development of existing and new clients.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous working within practice in a similar role. This candidate will ideally be studying towards an accountancy qualification and be AAT or ACCA/ACA Part Qualified. Experience in accounting software is required, Xero and IRIS are essential, any other software's will be considered. You will need to be driven and hardworking, with the goal of developing your professional career.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £26,000 and £30,000 dependent on experience and you will have access to study support packages to continue your professional qualifications. You will have access to a companywide competitive benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, and work from home options.

What you need to do now


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Your new firm
A modern and forward-thinking firm based in Altrincham are seeking to recruit an Accounts Semi-Senior to join their team. This firm provides accounting, audit, personal and corporate tax, bookkeeping and account management services to a range of SME clients with turnovers up £1 million - £50 million. Their clients mostly sit within manufacturing, retail and logistics sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to join a fantastic firm which will support their development and get exposure to a range of services and clients which are unlike any other firm of this size.


Your new role
As Account Semi-Senior, you will be responsible for account preparation for a range of SME clients. You will be required to take part in audits for local clients. You will also have bookkeeping duties and will use software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero. You will be a part of an experienced team of supportive staff and will have the opportunity to have a hands on approach to professional development.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working in practice and will have some experience working in audits. This candidate will ideally be studying towards an accountancy qualification and be AAT or ACCA Part Qualified. You will need a polite and professional manner and be willing to engage with clients and have the ability to develop relationships. You will need to be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a good work ethic and willingness to learn.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £26,000 and £35,000 dependent on experience. You will benefit from an agile, flexible approach to working, with opportunities for a hybrid basis and will have access to a modern and vibrant office environment. You will have access to an excellent study support package and have real potential for fast-track career progression. You will also have a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions and parking.


What you need to do now


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Your new firm
A well-established firm based in Stockport are seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts and Audit Senior to join their growing team. This firm provides a range of accountancy and business advisory services to their expanding client portfolio based mainly in the Greater Manchester area. This firm provides services to a range of clients composed mainly of limited companies with turnovers from £50k - £5 million. This is an excellent opportunity to join an already established firm who are seeking to streamline and grow their business.


Your new role
As Accounts and Audit Senior, you will be responsible for the accounts preparation for a range of clients including limited companies from various industries. You will prepare VAT returns and will use accounts software including Xero, Dext and Sage. You will work closely with an experienced team of staff and will have the opportunity to continue your professional development, learning from experienced professionals. You will be able to take part in all aspects of accountancy that you wish to learn and this firm has a flexible approach to roles and responsibilities.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience handling accounts for a wide range of clients in a practice environment. You will also need strong IT and technical skills with experience in accounts software. This candidate will need to be part ACA/ACCA qualified. Excellent organisational and time management skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £32,000 and £40,000 dependent on experience. You will be able to work from home on a hybrid basis of 2 days per week at home and 3 days in office. You will be have access to an excellent study support package including study leave and also a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, study support, counselling services and subsidised health. You will be a part of a leading firm with an excellent culture and great opportunities for professional development.


What you need to do now


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Your new firm
An independent practice with offices across the Midlands, Staffordshire and Cheshire are seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their Hale office. This practice has been established in the market for more than 40 years and supports a client based across the North West and Staffordshire. Their clients sit within a range of industries including professional services, engineering, tech and contractors and range from owner managed businesses to large overseas groups.

Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will take part in a range of onsite audits throughout the North West and Staffordshire areas. You will be involved in the full audit cycle from planning through to presentation of reports and you will play a key role in leading engagement for the team and wider firm. You will support the Audit Manager and Audit Partner to plan and execute audits for a diverse and growing client base and you will lead be required to deliver an efficient audit service. You will work closely with an experience team of staff and will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working within an audit team in a general practice. The ideal candidate will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team and have a strong sense of accountability. Ideally you will be currently studying towards an ACA/ACCA qualification. Excellent organisational and time management skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role. You will need to be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment and have a proactive attitude.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £30,000 and £36,000 dependent on experience. As well a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, incentives, long service awards and paid overtime. This firm support flexible working and a great company culture including team activities and promoting a friendly, open, office environment.

What you need to do now


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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.

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At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.



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Term: Permanent
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.
Salary: £65,087 - £68,513 per annum, based on experience


What exactly will you be doing?

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead our procurement function, aligning activities with organisational goals while ensuring transparency, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships and drive compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Your role will be pivotal in professionalising our procurement processes and balancing strategic vision with operational excellence. This role sits with the Performance and Transformation portfolio and reports into Finance Director.

Major objectives 



Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy
Identify and deliver cost savings without compromising quality
Enhance supplier relationship management and performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
Lead and develop the procurement team to achieve operational excellence
Drive innovation in procurement processes and systems


What are we looking for?



We are seeking a highly experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification and a proven track record in senior procurement roles. You should excel in negotiation, contract management and strategic sourcing. We value someone who can balance short-term gains with long-term strategic goals, demonstrate commercial acumen and effectively influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive 'can-do' attitude, analytical thinking, and a passion for procurement excellence are essential for success in this role.



What are the benefits?



At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:



Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.


Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 26 November 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.



It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.



Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!



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