Audit Technical Lead

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

Description To support our central Audit Quality and Compliance function we are looking to recruit an individual who is enthusiastic about audit quality and continuous improvement. This role will sit within the central Compliance Team, reporting into the Associate Director for Audit Quality.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities • Audit File Reviews: Perform engagement quality control reviews, hot and cold file reviews.
• Technical Advisory: Respond to technical queries with clarity and precision, while identifying common themes and trends.
• Guidance Development: Create and share guidance on emerging topics, changes in standards, and findings from reviews.
• Training: Design and deliver targeted training across the firm.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UK offices to promote consistent and high-quality audit practices.
• Quality Control: Help build and maintain strong audit quality procedures.

Key Requirements

Key Requirements • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in external audit, technical accounting, and audit file reviews.

Experience:
- Strong experience in external audit, quality control, audit file reviewing, and technical accounting.

Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in audit software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements • Deep understanding of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in audit software and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical mindset with a detail-focused approach.
• Clear communicator and confident collaborator.
• Ability to manage projects and mentor others effectively.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Model

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
subject to exceptions and business needs