Audit Semi Senior

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group, is recruiting an Audit Semi-Senior for their Wigan team. You will support on-site audits, liaising with seniors and managers to ensure high-quality work while gradually taking on more responsibility and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires experience in audit and accounts, familiarity with IFRS/FRS, and progression through ACA/ACCA. The successful candidate will develop technical skills and client relationships within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Part way through ACA/ACCA studies.
• Proven experience in audit and accounts.
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures.
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards (IFRS/FRS).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to propose practical solutions.”
• Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits, assisting in executing the agreed plan and allocating resources.
• Ensure audit quality, adhering to company policies and auditing standards.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors, reviewing their work and developing your own knowledge.
• Contribute to audit findings reports, identifying key risks and messages for senior review.
• Develop client relationships to support a smooth audit process and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines to understand multiple services and improve client experience.
• Support team development and knowledge sharing to foster a collaborative environment.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and refine audit skills.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts experience

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

CaseWare familiarity

CCH familiarity

Education

ACCA/ACA progress

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Description As one of the region’s leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

Department

Audit

Location

Wigan

Description

As one of the region’s leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

The Role

As an Audit Semi-Senior, you will support the delivery of audit assignments, working closely with seniors, assistant managers, and managers. You will assist in executing audit procedures, liaising with clients, and ensuring high-quality work. Additionally, you will begin to take on more responsibility in audit engagements, reviewing aspects of junior team members' work, providing support, and developing your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits, assisting in executing the agreed plan and contributing to the effective management of resources and task allocation.
• Ensure audit quality, adhering to company policies and auditing standards while following best practices.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors, reviewing aspects of their work, providing support, and developing your own technical knowledge.
• Contribute to audit findings reports, helping to identify key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members.
• Develop client relationships, communicating effectively to support a smooth audit process and enhance client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines, understanding where multiple services are provided to clients and working with other teams to improve the overall client experience.
• Support team development, sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues, and contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Continue professional growth, proactively seeking learning opportunities, refining technical skills, and identifying ways to contribute more effectively to audit engagements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Part way through ACA/ACCA studies
• Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process
• Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions
• Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required

Belong @ Sumer

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