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Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.\nAt our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.\nThis strategy sets the direction.\nOur people, our values-led culture, and our standards will deliver it.\nWe are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:\nStandards and professionalism\nDoing work they are proud to put their name to\nBuilding long-term client relationships\nBeing part of a firm with real momentum and intent\nIf you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values-driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.\nWhat you will find here:\nA firm with clear direction and momentum\nClients who value advice and relationships\nColleagues who care about doing things properly\nA culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty\nGenuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows\n This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.\nThe Role\nWe have some exciting opportunities available within our expanding Audit & Assurance team as we are recruiting for qualified (ICAS, ACA or ACCA) Audit & Assurance Seniors to join our Newcastle office.\nThe main purpose of this role will be to complete Audit and Accountancy based assignments for the clients of the firm and generally supporting the wider Audit & Assurance team with the clients within their portfolios.\nThe main elements of this role will include:\nPreparing statutory accounts for limited company clients together with files for Manager / Partner review\nPlanning, co-ordinating and completing audit assignments and accounts work \nLiaising with clients both in advance of and during assignment to ensure we obtain all necessary information\nEnsuring full completion of audit or accounts files for Manager review is complete in an appropriate timescale and within budget\nCompleting sections of the Audit file, or entire Audit files, particularly subsidiaries in multi-entity group audits, as allocated by the Audit & Assurance Senior or Manager\nAssisting with general administration within the Audit & Assurance department\n Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.\nThe Candidate\nIn order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be:\nICAS / ACA / ACCA qualified\nComfortable working within a fast-paced working environment\nA dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible\nAble to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure\nAble to use initiative and have great organisation / problem-solving skills\nKeen to become part of a dynamic team\nA Full UK Driving Licence\nThe Benefits\nIn return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; 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