Audit Semi Senior

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent chartered accountant firm is seeking an Audit Semi Senior to support audit assignments in Manchester. This role involves executing audit procedures and mentoring junior team members while developing client relationships. Candidates should have audit experience and progress towards ACA/ACCA qualifications, with opportunities for professional growth and a positive work culture.

Benefits

Positive working culture

Flexible working

Life assurance

Pension

Career growth opportunities

Access to counselling services

Subsidised health services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audit and accounts with understanding of quality standards.
• Familiar with risk assessment and control measures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to suggest practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits, managing resources and quality.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors, contributing to team development.
• Develop client relationships to enhance the audit process.

Skills

Audit Practice Experience

Risk Awareness

Client Interaction

Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Education

ACA/ACCA: Part way through studies

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Audit Semi Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

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 and Expertise

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

Benefits

• People join Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create, we can guarantee you’ll really love working here
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Incredible development and career growth
• List of benefits including, access to counselling services and subsidised health