Corporate Services Senior

To effectively develop and deliver value added services to a portfolio of high profile corporate clients, whilst developing strong relationships at all levels from which to leverage further work and new clients for the firm.

You will be responsible for a challenging and diverse portfolio of corporate clients (turnover of up to £50m) including venture capitalist owned businesses and AIM listed entities within a variety of industry sectors.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that the firm’s crop of talented staff continue to develop and achieve their ambitions and potential.

• Controlling the fieldwork of a diverse range of audit clients across a variety of industry sectors, including high street names, multinational Groups and AIM listed companies.
• Assist in the management, motivation, mentoring and development of a team of qualified, part qualified and trainees.
• Participate in a vibrant working environment, where individual talent can thrive, within a dynamic team framework, where all work towards a common objective.
• Assist the partners, and managers in ad hoc project work including corporate finance assignments (due diligence, AIM listings, MBOs, raising finance etc).
• Deliver all work within the predetermined timetable and agreed budget.
• Create strong relationships across client portfolio, becoming trusted advisor on all technical and commercial issues.
• Use in-depth knowledge of the client to anticipate and address challenging, complex and interesting issues.
• Identify areas of risk within clients' businesses, define the appropriate audit approach.
• Review and appraise internal working practices, identifying areas where efficiency improvements can be made.
• Close liaison with the tax department and the ability to deal with tax computations and corporation tax issues.

The Person – Skills & Qualifications

• ACA/ CA/ ACCA qualified
• Degree qualified
• Confident self starter
• Upto date technical knowledge (UK GAAP, IFRS, International Auditing Standards, Companies Act legislation)
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word & Excel (experience of paperless auditing software beneficial)
• Strong project management skills, ensure multiple projects are completed on an accurate and timely basis and within budget
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including report writing
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Business development skills, able to identify opportunities to sell work
• Team and peer leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop staff to achieve their potential
• Empathy and ability to deal with individuals at all levels and from all backgrounds