Senior Associate Auditor in Southampton

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 35 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation. Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences. We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business.

To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for an Audit Senior to join our Eastleigh, Basingstoke, or Andover Audit team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).

The Role

• Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required.
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork.
• Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors.
• Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff.
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients.
• Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager.
• Preparing corporation tax computations.
• Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues.
• Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required.
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training.

What we can offer you

• Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (three days in the office and two days at home).
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm).
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries.
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills.
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team.
• Entry onto our next Management Development Programme – a bespoke programme aimed at developing and enhancing leadership potential for existing and aspiring managers.
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values.
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party.
• A competitive benefits package, including:
• A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service.
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions and mental health first aiders present in every office.
• Access to MYNDUP – a wellbeing support platform which offers confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches.
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers.
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments.
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Client and employee referral bonuses.
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Death in Service Life Assurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Long service awards.

About You

• ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years’ UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also desirable.
• Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above).
• Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage.
• Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly.
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude.
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated.
• Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to recruitment@shawgibbs.com. We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.