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Audit & Accounting Associate - Gibraltar
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Please note that this role is based in Gbraltar which is a British Overseas Territory, linked to the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain, and therefore is only suitable for candidates interested in relocating. Audit & Accounting Associate Reporting to the Supervisor, the principal responsibility of the Audit & Accounting Associate is to directly perform work for audit & accounting engagements ensuring they meet deadlines and budget restraints. Main duties: Understand the audit approach and be able to assist in the planning of an ISA compliant audit; Able to understand and explain areas of the audit approach to assistants; Communicate and summarise identified risks to management in a timely manner; Ensure audit work done is documented and concluded upon; Critically consider business systems and processes and make constructive comments to senior members of the client service team; Demonstrate thorough knowledge and application of accounting standards (IFRS/ FRS 102); Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of auditing standards (ISA’s); Apply knowledge communicated by senior colleagues; Demonstrate aptitude to identify technical issues; Determine client needs and communicate to the client service team; Complete client tasks with a sense of urgency, practicality and integrity; Develop good working relationships with relevant client personnel; Maintain regular communication with team and supervisor; Actively participate in the development of other team members; Participate in the firms’ performance management processes; Take decisions where appropriate and consult others in the process; Keep team well informed of decisions and performance expectations; Make efficient use of time and monitor assistants use of time; and Be accountable and ensure results are achieved. Other duties: Be aware of audit and accounting developments; Develop a working knowledge of the client operations and appreciate the business and audit implications; Proactively seek to broaden work experience through a range of clients; Understand the firm’s policies and procedures and adhere to them in daily working practice; Awareness of other service lines and identifies cross-selling opportunities; Operates effectively in a fast changing environment. Key Skills Be a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT) Be working towards and taking exams to become a qualified accountant; Have at least 2 years’ experience in an audit environment;