Audit Senior

Are you are a qualified and experienced Audit Senior looking for a new challenge within a supportive and growth-oriented organisation?

Our client, a dynamic and evolving organisation, is currently seeking an Audit Senior to join their Audit team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of clients, including entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, and some public interest entities. Our client is committed to putting individuals at the heart of their business, offering exciting opportunities for career growth and development. As an Audit Senior, you will receive hands-on training, personal development, and support from experienced professionals, enabling you to excel in your career.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: City of London (hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office!)

Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 + (depending on experience)

Benefits: Annual leave + birthday off, pension, yearly health screenings, summer Fridays, volunteering days, Access to perkbox

Our client is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the hard work of their employees. They offer an extensive benefits and perks package, covering lifestyle, health and wellbeing, development, and finances. From additional days off to celebrate your birthday to access their in-house mentoring scheme and Work Life Well platform, our client ensures that their employees are well taken care of. They are committed to your professional and personal growth.

As an Audit Senior, your core objectives will include:

• Overseeing the audit process for each job, reporting to the corresponding manager/partner.


• Effectively supervising semi-senior and junior employees, including leading teams on assignments.


• Producing accurate draught accounts with minimal outstanding queries and a well-presented audit file in a timely and methodical manner.

Responsibilities:

• Working on a diverse portfolio of clients, including small and medium-sized privately owned limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders.


• Acting as an on-site senior, responsible for planning, executing (compliance and substantive testing, analytical review, etc.), and completing audit work to a high standard.


• Effectively supervising semi-senior and junior staff, providing training during audits, and delegating, monitoring, and reviewing their work.


• Taking full responsibility for each audit assignment and ensuring completion within the agreed timescale with the support and guidance from the relevant manager/partner.


• Preparing and implementing high-quality work programmes.


• Dealing with technical issues or seeking guidance when necessary.


• Producing draught accounts and a well-presented audit file for review.


• Agreeing adjustments with clients and handling disclosure requirements.


• Auditing tax computations.


• Drafting management letters and reports.


• Keeping senior management informed of progress.


• Ensuring timely delivery of the audit output within specified budget timescales.

Qualifications and experience required:

Essential:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent is desirable.


• Must have acquired the necessary skills and experience at a senior level.


• Experience in accounts preparation.


• Up-to-date working knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, auditing standards, company law, and a good basic knowledge of corporate and personal tax.


• Ability to multi-task.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Good English, both written and verbal.


• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.


• Flexible attitude, with the ability to prioritise workloads.

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