Audit Senior

Our client, a forward thinking, established firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their team.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity, ideally suited to someone with a strong track record in general practice with an interest in audit. The role will involve dealing with audit assignments across a mixed portfolio of clients, reporting to the Audit Manager and Director.

You will be responsible for undertaking audit fieldwork both from the office and on-site at client premises, working independently on assigned areas and progressing audits efficiently. You will also assist with the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with a varied portfolio of clients under the Director/Manager
• Plan and perform operational and financial audits
• Carry out audit fieldwork across a portfolio of clients, both on-site and off-site
• Work independently on assigned audit sections, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation in line with firm methodology
• Review the work of junior members of the team
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts where required, as well as corporation and personal tax matters, linked to audit assignments.
• Identify and escalate audit issues, risks, and anomalies to the Audit Manager
• Ensure all work is fully compliant with the firm's audit procedures

You will ideally hold a professional qualification such as AAT/ACCA/ACA, or equivalent and have a solid audit background in practice of at least 3 years, with experience of dealing with audits in the charity sector.

The firm offer excellent benefits and prospects, as well as flexible working where possible.