Senior Associate, Audit. 6 Months FTC

It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team Audit Senior, Reporting to Audit Manager, this is a temporary position for 6 months and is based in Reading and offers UK coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our department and clients.

Purpose of Role

The Reading office require an Audit Senior with experience of external audit to join their audit department.  The position involves working within the existing team to undertake statutory audits for typically internationally focused companies largely operating in the technology sector.

Key Responsibilities                           

• To undertake audits under UK GAAP and IFRS
• To undertake the planning on an audit
• To draft accounts for manager review
• To take responsibility for the audit process and ensure all testing is done to a high standard
• To be involved in formal and on the job training for team members
• To be prepared to travel to clients in the UK

Attributes/Technical Skills

The person concerned will have the following attributes and abilities

• Enthusiastic and driven to improve themselves
• Keen to progress within a professional environment
• Significant amount of audit experience in their career to date
• Technically excellent
• Experience of training staff
• Capable of motivating and encouraging a team
• Has a can-do attitude and hands on approach
• Flexible and adaptable

Relevant Experience

To be undertaking a formal accountancy qualification with experience within a UK based professional practice undertaking external audit.  The successful applicant will have at least 24 months experience and will have been involved in the planning and completion of audits,

Education and Professional Qualification

• Studying for ACA or ACCA

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• Individual private medical insurance cover
• Health cash plan
• Pension: 3% employee and 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Group income protection
• Season ticket loan
• Ride to work scheme
• A day’s Celebration Leave
• Ability to buy up to one week’s annual leave per year

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!