Job Description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881--helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.


Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose--to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in our Southampton office. You will be responsible for planning, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment.


You will ensure clients are provided with a high-quality service, through the effective management of resources and liaison with relevant departments.


As part of our Assurance & Business Services team you will be working directly with client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors. Your working environment will differ on each engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, working collaboratively to provide assurance, advice and solutions that really make a difference.

As Audit Assistant Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met. Identify and highlight any opportunities for S&W apparent from work undertaken. Assist and perform training of junior staff. Complete assessment forms of audit team. Perform work in accordance with audit and assignment procedures. Prepare draft accounts/report and completion memo (including identification of control weaknesses or areas of improvement) for review by manager

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm. Strong communication skills, both internally and directly with clients. Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work. Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications * Cycle to work scheme