Total 8 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Chelmsford, Essex, cm1 1qh

Accounting Officer

Permanent, Full Time

£23,344 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Thursday 1st August 2024 at 11.59pm

The Opportunity

The Accounting Officer will support the delivery of financial management information to the Management Accountants and front line budget holders. The role offers a mixture of home working and attendance at County Hall, Chelmsford; this is dependent on business need. The role is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and internal partners and:

• Proactively supports the efficient and effective provision of a Finance Hub.
• Understanding budget holder's' needs and providing them with an effective and prompt service they value.
• Manage customer expectations and deliver to agreed service standards.
• Ensuring the processing and delivery of timely, accurate, high quality financial information and analysis to allow effective management and monitoring of budgets
• Support the delivery of all other areas of financial management and reporting as requested by the Management Accountant/Finance Systems and Process Manager

Accountabilities

• Provide and process timely and accurate information to allow effective management of budgets and empowers budget holders to deliver value for money services.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of all financial management and reporting systems and processes.
• Analyse and communicate financial and performance data in the form of variance reports. Understand unit costs and drivers and interpret variances robustly.
• Accurately prepare, monitor, and control estimates and forecasts.
• Maintain financial systems and processes ensuring proper reconciliation and control procedures are in place. Implement requested changes.
• Deliver timely information to support financial activity, quality assuring the information provided.
• Deliver information to support the annual accounts closure programme as requested and in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and professional accounting standards. Operate to a framework of working practices.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C/Level 4 and above), including Maths & English and/or working towards AAT.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Intermediate skills in Excel as a minimum)
• An interest in accounting and furthering your education into public sector finance.
• Ability to communicate well both virtually and face to face

Desirable:

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Providing information and support to colleagues and customers and working flexibly and proactively in a multi-disciplinary team to achieve service outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial management and control.
• Experience of process and practice improvements within a finance setting.

AuditSenior (Accountancy Practice)

Location:Chelmsford, Essex (Hybrid)

Salary: £40k -£48k+ Excellent Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days remote

The Client:

Our client is a well-established accountancy firm, offering a wide range of accountancy, tax, and business services.

The Role:

As an AuditSenior, you will report to Directors, Associates, Managers, and Client Managers and assist in the firm's marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:

- Utilise relevant technical skills and collaborate within the Audit & Accounts Team.

- Finish tasks independently for handover to the Director or Associate.

- Notify the IT team of arising issues and participate in IT training sessions.

- Fulfil appraisal requirements, attend meetings, and address action point.

- Ensure prompt completion of your timesheet and consistently update your Outlook calendar.

- Mentor junior Team Members on audit and accounts assignments.

- Guarantee completion of CPD records annually.

Requirements:

- Previously worked as an Audit Senioror in a similar role.

- Experience and qualifications in auditing.

- Background working in an accountancyfirm.

- Possess ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification.

- Relevant technical skills.

- Skilled in relevant computer applications.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Right to work in the UK.

Apply now to seize this opportunity and embark your career with a dynamic accountancy firm.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Keywords:Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor, Audit & Accounts Senior, Auditor, Audit Semi Senior, Accountant

Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary authority based in the heart of the city centre. This diverse and busy city has a great seafront, public parks and leisure activities, competitive house pricing and excellent travel links, accessible via two train lines from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street. It offers traditional seaside living that makes it a fantastic place to live, work and play!
The Council delivers a wide range of vital services at the heart of the community, as well as investing in exciting and ambitious projects that keep Southend-on-Sea firmly on the map. The Council has high expectations for the future and is working with local partners and local communities to ensure we deliver our exciting ambition for what the Borough needs to be for the future.

Your new role
The council are seeking to recruit an Audit Manager to join their
highly regarded, energetic, creative and supportive Internal Audit team on a full time, permanent basis.

The team gained the Institute of Internal Audit's top grade in their most recent External Quality Assessment.
As an Audit Manager, you will help lead the team to provide a high quality, independent, objective internal audit service to our clients that adds value as well as helps ensure their business is managed both efficiently and cost effectively.
As an Audit Manager, you will plan and lead audits using a risk-based approach, lead on developing and delivering aspects of the audit plan and deliver more complex audit work. You will also have a key role to play in the development of the team. Delivery of the audit plan will see the team audit all aspects of our clients' business and the post will require you to be able to effectively evaluate a system or process, identify the key controls and an appropriate testing strategy for them, as well as draft and agree reports with senior management. You will also be expected to play a key role in team management and staff development.As you continue to develop and thrive professionally, you will keep striving to explore new ways of improving our approach to audit and associated working practices.

For further enquiries, please contact

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced and self-sufficient auditor, with at least some management experience, who always takes care to lead on delivery of high quality audits to the highest standards of accuracy, on budget and within agreed deadlines, with appropriate support and challenge from the Head of Internal Audit. You need to be able to effectively co-ordinate, check and challenge the audit work of colleagues or contractors, to ensure it is properly completed before reports are prepared.

Effective communication, committing to and demonstrating our organisation's values and behaviours is essential for this role, as you will be liaising with the Council's internal and external stakeholders.
Internal audit supervisory experience is essential for this role and it will be advantageous if that experience is within a Local Government setting.

Full and current membership of AAT, or part qualified with current membership of IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA (or equivalent) is essential. We will also consider contributing to the repayment of fees to your current employer, if you still have commitments arising from study provided by them.

Your application will not be considered if you do not have a full and valid driving license and access to a car with business use insurance cover.

What you'll get in return
If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, salary sacrifice schemes,25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays)
and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

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.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.If you would like a copy of either the Job Description , please click hereThe Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

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

Accounting Technician (unqualified)

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £25,679 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford, 1 - 2 days per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation's need.

Interviews are likely to take place on the week commencing the 3rd June 2024 and will be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

This role will contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused service, delivering all aspects of financial management information to both the members of the management accounting team and budget holders, ensuring quality of information is provided to stakeholders. The role supports the efficient running of the Finance Hub and works effectively to meet customer requirements by ensuring information is delivered efficiently within agreed timeframes.

It requires the provision of high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to finance colleagues to underpin effective decision making and meet financial governance requirements across the business.

Partly qualified this role is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and relevant stakeholders across the Council.

Accountabilities

• Provide timely, accurate information and advice to budget holders to ensure they allow effective management of budgets, support the development of financial plans and assist them in carrying out their financial duties.
• Undertake some analysis of financial and performance data and provide financial advice. In addition, develop some understanding of unit costs and drivers in order to assess variances in a robust manner.
• Build a strong understanding of all financial management and reporting systems and processes, ensuring clarity on financial systems and processes to maximise efficiency ensuring proper reconciliation and control procedures are in place.
• Deliver accurate financial estimates, forecasts and plans ensuring all identified risks are quantified and appropriately recorded.
• Support the financial management of the Capital Programme for colleagues.
• Support the timely delivery and preparation of information for business case submissions from a financial perspective, quality assuring the information provided.
• Deliver information to support the annual accounts closure programme as requested and in accordance with the agreed timetable

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) in 5 subjects including Math's and English or working towards AAT or other vocational accounting qualification.
• Ability to develop skills and knowledge within role.
• Experience of working with financial management issues and finding solutions.
• Experience of process and practice improvements within a finance setting.

Desirable:

• Experience of providing financial advice, challenge and support to budget holders.
• Working with a range of financial systems and processes, supporting their development.
• Working proactively with colleagues within the Finance Hub and across the finance function.
• Ability to establish credibility with budget holders, finance colleagues and other stakeholders.

Accounting Technician (AAT Qualified)

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £32,047 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford, 1 -2 days per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation's need.

Interviews are likely to take place on the week commencing the 3rd June 2024 and will be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

This role will contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused service. The Accounting Technician will deliver all aspects of financial management information to both the members of the management accounting team and budget holders to ensure quality of information is provided to stakeholders. The role supports the efficient running of the Finance Hub and works effectively to meet customer requirements by ensuring information is delivered efficiently within agreed timeframes.

The role provides high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to finance colleagues to underpin effective decision making and meet financial governance requirements across the business.

This role is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and relevant stakeholders across the Council.

Accountabilities

• Provide timely, accurate information and advice to budget holders to ensure they allow effective management of budgets, support the development of financial plans and assist them in carrying out their financial duties.
• As an Accounting Technician, you will be expected to support the Finance Hub and deal with low and medium level budget holder queries.
• As an AAT qualified Accounting Technician, you will be expected to manage higher risk, more volatile services that may involve a number of complex levels of service activity, multiple external funding streams and/or external partnership arrangements. You will be capable of dealing independently with more complex areas of work either within the Hub, as a Finance Contact to a Head of Service or on projects directed by your Line Manager.
• Undertake some analysis of financial and performance data, and provide financial advice. In addition, develop some understanding of unit costs and drivers in order to assess variances in a robust manner.
• Build a strong understanding of all financial management and reporting systems and processes, ensuring clarity on financial systems and processes to maximise efficiency ensuring proper reconciliation and control procedures are in place.
• Deliver accurate financial estimates, forecasts and plans ensuring all identified risks are quantified and appropriately recorded.
• Support the financial management of the Capital Programme for colleagues. As an AAT qualified Accounting Technician you will be expected to be a Finance contact to Capital Projects as directed by your Line Manager
• Support the timely delivery and preparation of information for business case submissions from a financial perspective, quality assuring the information provided.
• Deliver information to support the annual accounts closure programme as requested and in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Full AAT qualification or equivalent accountancy based professional qualification, plus some experience as an Accounting Technician.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience of working with financial management issues and finding solutions.
• Experience of process and practice improvements within a finance setting.

Desirable:

• Experience of providing financial advice, challenge and support to budget holders
• Working with a range of financial systems and processes and supporting their development.
• Working proactively with colleagues within the Finance Hub and across the finance function.
• Ability to establish credibility with budget holders, finance colleagues and other stakeholders.

Hays are recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager or Manager for a Top 20 firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers, who work in partnership with clients ranging from entrepreneurs and individuals to multi-national corporations.

The firm has a national network of offices, and are able to offer a comprehensive range of financial and business strategy services to clients across the UK, enabling them to achieve profitable growth and build sustainable long-term success.

Job Description
Overseeing of audit assignments, ensuring deadlines are met and within compliance of necessary regulations. Completing assignments and handing to Manager for review. Finalising assignments after Manager and Partner review.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce a detailed audit planning memorandum, including details of any potential difficulties that may have been encountered during previous audits and ensure correct tests are applied to produce sufficient audit evidence, discuss with Partner/Manager.
• Allocate sections to junior staff, briefing on expectations and addressing their queries.
• Complete audits with assistance from more Senior members of staff.
• Monitor the progress of jobs, ensure that budgets are met, address any problems that are encountered to ensure that the audit is finished within budget and timeframe.
• Check and supervise the work of more junior staff both onsite and in office and complete any sections as necessary.
• Ensure all hours worked on any client are recorded correctly, enabling a true reflection of the profitability of the job to be shown.
• Sign off audit sections, address any problems and/or queries and complete the file before passing it on to the Manager/Partner for review.
• Drafting client letters.

Qualifications and Skills

• ACA or ACCA finalists with practice experience.
• Competent planning and completion skills.
• Computer experience - Competency with Excel, Word and other standardized software Caseware, Sage, Quickbooks and Xero experience is desirable.
• Previous experience of supervising junior members of staff (12 months plus experience)
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards.
• Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments.
• Organised - ability to deal with a variety of tasks.
• Client focused.
• Commercially aware.
• Team building skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

The offer

• Genuine work life balance.
• Accredited Investor in People.
• New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy up to 5 days.
• Competitive salary.
• Amazing employee referral scheme
• Paid CSR time.
• Car lease scheme.
• And more!

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

AAT Level 4 Qualified Accounting Technician

Permanent, Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week

Up to £30,282 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Interviews are likely to take place during December 2023.

In line with Essex County Councils' Ways of Working, this role has been deemed as an 'Anywhere Worker' position. This means you can work remotely for the majority of the time, with occasional trips to the office based on business need. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details about this can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited to interview.

Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda - one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.

Job Purpose

As part of the Financial Accounting team, you will report to the Deputy Chief Accountant and will coordinate and provide advice and interpretation to a team of high performing, customer facing, finance professionals to underpin effective decision making, promote compliance with best professional practice and ensure the highest standards of financial governance are achieved.

The Accounting Technician (Financial Accounting) will promote adherence to the Council's accounting policies and financial procedure rules through the provision of advice to a team of finance professionals, by supporting delivery of the Council's statutory financial reporting and the Council's treasury management function.

The post holder is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and with internal and external partners.

Accountabilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice to other finance professionals that is consistent with the Council's accounting policies and other financial procedure rules and which promotes the achievement of best practice.
• Contribute to the provision of information, analysis and advice to support the implementation of changes to accounting practice or other regulatory requirements.
• Build a strong understanding of all financial accounting and reporting systems and processes, ensuring clarity on financial systems and processes to maximise efficiency ensuring proper reconciliation and control procedures are in place.
• Contribute to the delivery of information to support the annual accounts closure programme (including the external audit of the accounts), or other statutory reporting requirements, in accordance with the agreed timetable.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with the Council's accounting policies, financial procedure rules and performance standards.
• Support the financial management of the Revenue Budget and help to ensure that appropriate links are in place between management and statutory financial reporting.
• Ensure that timely and accurate information is prepared to facilitate the delivery of an effective treasury management function.
• Contribute to ensuring the accurate completion of government returns, benchmarking and other questionnaires.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Financial Professional Services annual plan and to the review of performance against that plan.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Full AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting issues within an organisation.
• Provision of practical advice to other finance professionals.
• Contributing to the development of financial systems (Oracle), internal controls and/or other processes.
• Financial planning and management within an organisation.
• Working proactively with colleagues across the finance function.
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.
• Ability to establish credibility with other finance professionals and other stakeholders, including the Council's External Auditor or other external inspectors.