Purpose and Aim of Job:

To begin to develop a knowledge of accounting and auditing techniques and show commitment to passing the professional examinations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake the work allocated by the assignment leader;
• Keep the assignment leader informed about progress at daily meetings;
• Ensure attendance at briefing meetings and understand the audit plan;
• Complete the work within budget for each area;
• Adopt high professional standards with a business-like approach to work;
• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of double entry book keeping;
• Be able to obtain and document effective audit evidence including that relating to Corporation and Indirect taxes, to include the following:
  • Fixed assets section (complete)
  • Bank section (complete)
  • Understand & document accounting systems and complete systems testing
  • Profit and loss analysis – with attention to tax requirement
• Develop a basic knowledge of current accounting standards;
• Pass relevant professional examinations first time;
• Complete the required CII study exams (insurance – level 1);
• Be able to advise on basic accounting issues;
• Be aware of Institute and internal ethical guidelines; and
• To accept responsibility for all work performed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2:1 degree
• Minimum of 320 UCAS points (excluding general studies)
• A in Maths GCSE
• B in English GCSE

Personal Attributes:

• Be commercially aware
• Computer literate
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility
• Strong organisational skills
• Systematic
• Enthusiastic
• Able to work on own initiative
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Work to deadlines
• Ability to spot new business
• Initiative
• Problem solver
• Persuasive