Audit & Assurance Semi Senior / Senior

Price Bailey; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm in the UK seeks individuals with external audit experience for its growing Audit & Assurance team. The role involves planning audits, preparing accounts, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates should be part or fully qualified ACA or ACCA, with experience in UK statutory audits. The position offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory audits within UK accountancy practice.
• Eager to develop and grow within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Planning audit engagements and leading onsite teams.
• Preparing accounts and drafting tax computations.
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

External audit experience

Client-facing experience

Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102

Education

Part or fully qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

Audit software (Caseware)

Microsoft packages

Job description

Make your career count at Price Bailey. We provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth, and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfillment in your work, while supporting and inspiring you to grow. Our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, while still providing excellent client care.

As a well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, we offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax, and corporate finance. We serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, focusing on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation.

What does the team do?

The team primarily undertakes audit and assurance work, along with accounts preparation and tax computations. Our audit clients span various sectors across the UK, from smaller not-for-profit organizations to entrepreneurial SMEs and large listed groups. No job is the same, offering variety and the chance to learn from talented individuals at all levels. Based in London, our Audit & Assurance team works with organizations including charities and financial services, with turnovers typically from £20m to £40m, and up to £400m. Projects are usually completed within a few weeks.

What is the opportunity?

Our Audit & Assurance team is growing, and we are interested in speaking with individuals with external audit experience at Semi Senior or Senior level. Responsibilities include:

1. Planning audit engagements and leading onsite teams (70%).
2. Preparing accounts and drafting tax computations (30%).
3. Liaising with clients to resolve queries and escalating complex matters to managers or partners.
4. Reviewing team members' work and providing feedback.
5. Managing assignment time within budget.

What experience do I need?

While experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria below and are eager to develop, we want to hear from you:

• Part or fully qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Experience in statutory audits within UK accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Client-facing experience.
• Experience with audit software (we use Caseware) and Microsoft packages.

What’s on offer?

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits including:

• Competitive salary.
• Additional benefits (details to be provided).