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Accounts & Audits Senior Recruitment

Senior Accountants monitor costs, margins, productivity and expenditures of an organisation. They do not typically perform as much hands-on record keeping as junior accountants do. Their role is more supervisory. By contrast, Senior auditors are typically tasked with overseeing auditing processes as well as performing risk assessments. If you are in need of Accounts & Audits Senior Recruitment the team at JMF are here to help.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is expected to analyse complex financial records while overseeing an organisation's accounting operation. In addition, the Senior Account will:

• Analyse asset and capital accounts
• Prepare transaction and financial status reports
• Ensure company finances comply with local and national requirements
• Monitor and maintain the organisation’s auditing procedure
• Provide guidance and advice to Junior Accountants
• Assume an important role in the company’s financial management

Senior Accountant Skills

• At least 5 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of tax filing and compliance issues
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable software

Senior Auditor Responsibilities

The Senior Auditor must have a keen analytical mind and a thorough understanding of auditing practices. Other responsibilities include:

• Analysing the work of Junior Auditors for accurate and compliance
• Formulating and overseeing the organisation’s auditing process
• Performing risk and control assessments
• Coordinating periodic audits
• Ensuring audits are completed on time
• Submitting reports to the auditing manager

Senior Auditor Skills

• At least 3 years of experience as an Auditor
• Professional certification is a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing and control practices
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant software programmes
• Proven leadership ability
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills

vide Accounting Trainee recruitment that places smart, motivated individuals into positions that benefit both Trainee and employer.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Trainee

The exact duties of the Accounting Trainee will vary depending on the specific requirements of a given business or organisation. As a general rule, however, the successful Accounting Trainee candidate will be expected to fulfil most or all of the following responsibilities:

• Collect raw data related to client accounts
• Analyse receipts and payments
• Process accounting records
• Input income and expense entries
• Assist with payroll, cost accounting and asset inventory
• Develop skills related to bookkeeping, taxes, and auditing
• Ensure adequate liquidity is maintained for expense accounts

Accounting Trainee Qualifications

The Accounting Trainee candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications.

• Strong numerical abilities - The Accounting Trainee will be expected to make rapid and accurate calculations.
• Proficiency with related software - The Accounting Trainee will need to be well-versed in all accounting-related software programmes.
• Outstanding communication skills - Accurate communication within the Accounting Department is crucial. The candidate will possess the ability to relay information in a concise manner.
• A detail-orientated mindset - Anyone who works with numbers needs to have a clear mind and be detail-orientated so they can recognise trends or discrepancies.
• Be enthusiastic and eager to learn - A good accountant is one who has a genuine enthusiasm for their work and a desire to learn.
• Personal integrity - Accounting Trainees work directly with sensitive financial data and are expected to display a high level of discretion and personal integrity.

Accounting Trainee Recruitment You Can Rely On

In no small way, the very future of the Accounting profession depends on the skill and dedication of Accounting Trainees. If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil this key position, or your company is in search of an Accounting Trainee who will not let you down, contact JMF Associates today on 020 8663 6699 or by emailing team@jmfassociates.co.uk.

Roles we cover include...

Finance Director, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, FP&A Analyst, Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant, Part Qual/Finalist, Management Accountant, Payroll, Systems Accountant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger/Credit Control, Accounts Assistant and Accounts Trainee/Admin.

For Accounts & Audits Senior Recruitment, Contact JMF

Whether you are a highly-qualified Senior Accountant or Audit or you are looking to fill one of those positions at your organisation, JMF Associates are the ones to call. Because we are an independently owned and operated recruitment firm we are able to take the time necessary to ensure a good match. So don’t wait. Contact the team at team@jmfassociates.co.uk today and put your search behind you once and for all.