Non Graduate Trainee Accountant
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- Location:
-
Ransomes Industrial Estate, Ipswich (IP3) jobs
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Company:
- PKF (UK) LLP
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 20/11/2009 18:03
- Job id:
- 45880384
- Contact:
- Mike Urey
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/AAT10
PKF is one of the UK's leading firms of accountants and business advisers, which specialises in advising the management of developing private and public businesses.
We pride ourselves on creating and sustaining supportive relationships where objective and timely advice enables our clients to thrive and develop.
We have more than 1,500 partners and staff operating from 23 offices around the country; wherever our clients are based, we can offer local expertise backed up by the resources of a national firm.
The UK firm is a member of PKF International, a network of independent firms of accountants and business advisers with 430 offices in over 100 countries.
Internationally, the name of PKF is recognised and respected, and is associated with independent auditing to the highest standard. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of service with a personal approach.
Assurance & Advisory
Our Assurance & Advisory team provides an expert service to many types of organisations across the world. Our clients range from small owner-managed businesses to listed companies, partnerships, charities and government bodies; and we cover a broad spectrum of industries and sectors.
Key services include statutory audit, non-statutory audit, compilation of financial statements, assurance engagement, business risk services, Sarbanes Oxley assurance and international accounting standards.
We have a vibrant, dynamic and highly professional department, which we are continually looking to expand and develop.
Purpose of the role:
Working both autonomously and as part of a team to deliver audit, accounting and advisory services to a range of clients. You will also study for and complete a professional accounting qualification with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Successful completion of the AAT qualification also offers the opportunity for further study towards Chartered status.
Principal duties:
- Gathering of audit evidence through communication and interaction with client staff.
- Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients books and records;
- Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions;
- Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget;
- Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Senior or Manager;
- Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements;
- Develop and strengthen client relationships;
- Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group;
- Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group;
- Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:
Key Competencies:
- Working with people;
- Planning and organising;
- Delivering results and meeting client expectations;
- Analysing;
- Learning and researching;
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking;
- Achieving personal work goals and objectives.
