ABOUT US:

Nunn Hayward are a well-established and growing Chartered Accountancy firm based in Gerrards Cross, South Buckinghamshire, providing high quality advisory and compliance services in the areas of accountancy, audit and tax to a broad range of clients.
We are a friendly firm of currently around 60 people allowing you to get to know everyone and feel an integral part of the Nunn Hayward team, whilst being large enough to provide a structure that offers development, growth and career progression within the firm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACA or ACCA part qualified with experience working within an accountancy firm.
• Experience within a multi-partner practice with audit exposure
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within budgets and deadlines
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software
• Experience and knowledge of CCH would be an advantage
• Ideally a driver with own car
• Technically up to date with current legislation
• Dedicated to superior client service
• Ability to build a quick rapport in a friendly, confident and enthusiastic way
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Support and assist audit assignments, which will include planning, fieldwork and completion using standard programmes
• Preparation of company accounts in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Identify and understand client needs, providing initial solutions to client challenges
• Carry out specialist audits (eg; SAR and charities)
• Carry out ad-hoc assignments (eg; due diligence and systems reviews)
• Preparation of corporation tax computations
• Carry out work efficiently, to budget and within deadlines
• Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff
• Research and analyse financial statements and audit related issues
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional relationships
• Proactively interact with client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Manage assignments and report to audit manager or partner on progress

ROLE:

This is an exciting role and will be most suited to someone who thrives under pressure, is delivery focused, enjoys accountability, has a ‘can-do’ attitude and is looking to improve their skills and competencies through self-development.
You will ideally have experience in statutory audit and accounts preparation and will have worked in Practice.