Audit & Accounts Senior

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby is looking for a Senior Client Facing Auditor, responsible for overseeing audits and developing junior staff. The candidate will require a professional accounting qualification, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive growing environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Further training and development opportunities

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Several years of post-qualified experience.
• Experience leading audits and managing non-audit assignments.
• Experience in a practice environment with cross-functional team work.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing audit fieldwork and statutory reporting.
• Leading audit engagements and managing client relationships.
• Developing audit programs aligned with risk management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Excel

Word

Job description

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The role we are recruiting for will be a senior client facing position working on a range of audit and non-audit clients. Responsibilities include planning, supervising, leading on jobs, and reporting directly to the lead Partner.

About you

• You will have several years of post-qualified experience within a mixed client portfolio role.
• Experience of successfully leading teams on audit and non-audit assignments.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal with people at all levels.
• A good team player committed to providing the highest quality of service standards.
• Adaptable to working within an evolving and changing environment that accompanies a growing company.
• Good attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Interested in furthering and developing your career within the profession.

Specific experience

• Experience in planning and supervising a range of audit and non-audit assignments.
• Ability to review files and report directly to the lead partner.
• Assist in developing junior staff within the team, supporting their learning and progression.
• Demonstrate the ability to add value to client assignments by offering advice that supports client business development.
• Ability to work at times with minimal supervision.
• Committed to the growth of the Derby office.

What the client offers

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Further training and development opportunities.
• A challenging role that allows skill development.
• Opportunities for career growth within a business that promotes from within.

The role includes:

• Planning and executing audit fieldwork, statutory reporting, and compliance work.
• Leading smaller/medium audit engagements, including planning, executing, directing, and completing audits within deadlines.
• Developing audit programs and testing procedures aligned with risk and test objectives.
• Regular travel to client premises; access to a car is essential.
• Managing multiple tasks within set deadlines.
• Engaging with clients at various levels.
• Preparing accounts from incomplete records.

Person Specification:

The prospective candidate will:

• Hold or be working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
• Have proven experience in an Audit & Accounts team within a practice environment.
• Be motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with both financial and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and attention to detail.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams/projects.
• Proficiency with automated accounting & audit software (e.g., Sage, Xero, CCH).
• Ability to produce high-level written reports.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Word.
• Proactive approach to client and colleague needs, with a focus on long-term solutions.
• A full & clean driving license and daily access to a car.