Role: Audit and Accounts SeniorLocation: SunderlandSalary: £40,000 - £50,000Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, based on siteThe role involves preparation and auditing of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, charities, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients'' sites across the North East.Key Responsibilities:Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients'' systems - Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.Preparation of corporation tax computationsActioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers preparedFinalisation of the accounts following client meetingsActing as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queriesPreparation of management accounts and VAT returnsLead audit assignments, which will include planning, fieldwork and completion using standard programmes including specialist audits e.g. SAR and charitiesSupervise, train and mentor more junior members of staffThe ideal candidate will:Be ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experienceIdeally have a minimum of 4 years'' experience working in an accounting practiceHave a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislationHave good training and mentoring skillsHave experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium bus