Part-Qualified Auditor in Londonderry County Borough

Your new company An established accountancy practice is seeking a Part-Qualified Auditor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA part-qualified accountant who wants to continue developing their audit experience while maintaining strong exposure to accounts preparation and general practice work. Working within a smaller practice environment, you will benefit from hands-on involvement throughout assignments rather than being restricted to one element of the audit process. You will work closely with senior accountants and partners and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and position will primarily involve a mixture of external audit and year-end accounts preparation. Your new role Assist with the planning, fieldwork and completion of statutory audit assignments. Undertake audit testing across key financial statement areas. Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation. Identify audit issues and discuss findings with senior team members and clients. Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements. Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. Complete accounts from trial balance and client accounting records. Perform bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations. Review accounting records and investigate discrepancies. Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries. Assist in ensuring assignments are completed within agreed deadlines. Maintain accurate and well-organised working papers. Support more senior members of the team across a variety of client assignments. Develop a good understanding of clients' businesses and accounting requirements. What you'll need to succeed Be part-qualified ACA or ACCA, or actively working towards a recognised accountancy qualification. Have previous experience working within an accountancy practice. Have practical experience of external audit assignments. Have experience preparing year-end accounts and financial statements. Be comfortable working across several clients and assignments simultaneously. Have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Possess strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Be confident communicating directly with clients. Be keen to continue developing technically and progress towards full qualification. What you'll get in return Competitive salary based on experience and exam progress. Full ACA / ACCA study support. Paid professional exams and training, depending on the firm's package. Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio. Hands-on experience across both audit and accounts. Direct access to experienced senior accountants and partners. Clear opportunity to progress towards qualification and a more senior position. Supportive environment within a smaller practice where you can gain broader experience than you may receive in a highly departmentalised firm. 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 about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 Skills: Audit Auditor Part-Qualified ACCA Part-Qualified ACA Derry Benefits: £35000-£43000 TPBN1_NI