Audit Senior

Your new companyA respected and growing accountancy practice offering a supportive environment, a modern audit approach and a strong focus on staff development. You'll join a collaborative audit team that works with a wide range of industry sectors and provides plenty of scope to progress.Your new roleAs an Audit Senior, you'll take ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Day-to-day, your work will include:

• Leading audits and supervising junior team members
• Reviewing financial statements and assessing internal controls
• Ensuring compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Managing budgets, monitoring progress and reporting overruns
• Maintaining clear, confident communication with clients
• Supporting less experienced staff with training and feedback
• Managing several assignments simultaneously while maintaining audit quality

You'll play a key role in delivering efficient, well-planned audits and identifying opportunities to add value.What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in external audit within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, auditing standards and Companies Act requirements
• Ability to assess audit risk and deal with complex transactions
• Confident leading planning, progress and completion meetings
• Experience with areas such as:
  • Group/component audits (ISA 600)
  • Long-term contract accounting
  • Acquisitions, disposals or reorganisations
  • IFRS and overseas subsidiaries
• Ability to coach and supervise juniors
• Either ACA/ACCA/CA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

What you'll get in return

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Exposure to complex, interesting audit work
• Ongoing professional development and technical support
• A culture that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement

What you need to do now If you're an Audit Senior looking for a supportive practice with strong technical work and real career opportunity, get in touch and I'll share the full details confidentially

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