Audit and Financial Reporting Senior

Wilson Partners Limited; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Partners Limited in Newton Abbot is seeking an Audit and Financial Reporting Senior to join a dynamic, client‑facing team. You will manage audits, coordinate with managers, and deliver high‑quality financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients across outsourced services.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to UK FRS/GAAP, supervising trainees, and clear path to managerial growth as a trusted client advisor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years practice experience in audit
• ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified
• Strong knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Lead audits alongside the Audit Manager and RI.
• Plan audits with the RI and Audit Manager, assess risk and testing requirements.
• Supervise audit teams on-site and develop junior staff.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit work and client communications.

Skills

Audit standards

Excel

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified

Tools

IRIS

MyWorkpapers

Job description

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Audit and Financial Reporting Senior

Location: Newton Abbot

Employment type:Full-time, hybrid working

Your new role:

This is an exciting role within a fun and dynamic team, where you’ll work with a varied portfolio of clients across outsourced services.

As an experienced Audit Senior, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. You will work closely with the manager team and RI and be responsible for organising and completing audit jobs, tasks and project components as well as coaching and directing assistants.
You will have strong knowledge and experience in the area of audit, as well as knowledge and experience in accounts and disclosure requirements.

An Audit Senior is a key role in our team and we focus on building on the foundations you will already have, but broadening your knowledge so that you can become a Manager and client advisor in the future, who can really make a difference to any business.

If you have passion and ambition, and would like to continue to build upon your existing skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Duties & key responsibilities:

• Key role as part of a team on all the audits.
• Lead alongside the Audit Manager on client relationship and client point of contact for the audit service.
• Planning of the audits with the RI and Audit Manager, assessing risk and guiding the level of testing required in each area.
• Supervision of the audit teams to assist and develop individuals and form relationships with clients, with an on-site presence.
• Oversee the audit plan and ensure the team is on target each day. Understand reasons for work taking longer so this can be addressed via training or revised budgeting.
• Enthuse the team to enjoy their time on audit and add value to the client.
• Review and feedback to team on improvements needed.
• Supporting, training and developing Audit Trainees
• Ensure the team meet deadlines agreed with the RI/Audit Manager and the client.
• Briefing of RI and Audit Manager on all key audit judgements.
• Closing meeting with the client and briefing of Client Partner.
• Develop the team’s knowledge and ability by supporting the internal training program and on the job training.
• Supporting the Client Partners, RI and Audit Manager to develop and build an audit team capable of growth.
• Committed to the culture and values of the firm and leading by example.

Skills & abilities:

• Strong grasp of audit standards
• Good working knowledge of Excel to prepare formula driven analysis and formatted sheets that can be shared as client deliverables.
• Ability to communicate and ask for help where required.
• Passion to listen and learn new skills.
• Ability to help other team members with less experience.

Knowledge & experience:

• Having gained experience in a similar role with a practice environment – Preferably at least 3 years Practice experience in audit
• Part or newly qualified ACA,ACCA or AAT qualified
• Experience of working within a team
• Computer skills: MS Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook
• CA / ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent (first time passes preferred)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards
• Knowledge of IRIS and MyWorkpapers preferred.

Personal attributes:

• Proven experience with client handling and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply self-learning and develop technical knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• A pro-active personality with a drive to succeed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate high energy levels and enthusiasm.
• Participates in and reinforces the office culture including fun, social events etc.

Wilson Partners was established in 2008 in the heart of Maidenhead, Berkshire, by two brothers, Allan and Chris. From day one, there has been a key focus on team culture, driven by the belief that our business is all about the people. Now with offices in Maidenhead, Cambridge, Exeter, Manchester, Nantwich, Newton Abbot, Oakham, Plymouth, Sevenoaks, Stellenbosch, Tonbridge, Wilmslow and Woking, and a team of 460 and counting, we’re here to make a positive impact. Our continued growth journey means we are always on the lookout for great talent.

We’re proud to do things a little differently, we’re business enthusiasts who just happen to be accountants, we want to challenge and be challenged. We strive for the best, and we want our clients and people to see the value in how we operate and that we can make a real difference.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Wilson Partners our approach to diversity is simple, we believe our strength lies in people. We are committed to creating a workplace where every individual can thrive.

We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing they fuel innovation, better decisions, and collective success.

Guided by our values of teamwork, expertise, attitude, innovation, and people, we actively foster an inclusive environment built on respect and opportunity.

We want our clients and our teams to feel empowered, supported, and able to contribute their best.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

We want people with a passion for business, who love working in a team, can also thrive independently and who embrace change.