Audit Semi Senior

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking an Audit Semi-Senior to support audit assignments and liaise with clients. You will ensure high-quality audits while developing your technical expertise and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate is partway through ACA/ACCA studies with proven audit experience. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Partway through ACA/ACCA studies.
• Solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Up-to-date with accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits and manage resources effectively.
• Ensure audit quality and adherence to company policies.
• Mentor audit juniors and review their work.
• Contribute to audit findings reports.
• Develop client relationships and enhance client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other service lines for better client experience.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Proactively seek learning opportunities for professional growth.

Skills

Part way through ACA/ACCA studies

Proven experience in audit and accounts

Familiar with risk assessment

Skilled in managing client relationships

Strong analytical skills

Experience with CaseWare and CCH

Job description

Overview

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

Department: Audit

Location

Location: Manchester

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

• 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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