Audit Semi Senior

Moore Thompson; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Thompson, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Audit Semi‑Senior who supports the delivery of audits by performing fieldwork, preparing working papers, and assisting with planning and completion. The role offers development of technical audit skills within a supportive team in the East of England.

Ideal for individuals partly through their professional qualification, aiming to build client-facing experience and deepen knowledge of auditing standards while collaborating with senior staff

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of auditing principles and accounting standards.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.
• Professional attitude and commitment to high-quality work.
• Proficiency in audit software.
• Full driving licence and car.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit engagements for a range of clients across various industries (under the guidance of Audit Seniors or Managers for more complex audits).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate audit strategies and audit programmes (under the guidance of Audit Seniors or Managers for more complex audits).
• Review and analyse financial statements and accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare audit documentation and working papers to firm and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate internal controls and business processes.
• Liaise directly with client staff to obtain necessary audit evidence.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of audit trainees providing feedback and performance evaluations.
• Support the preparation of draft financial statements and management letters.
• Assist in ensuring audit files are complete and ready for senior or manager review.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive audit environment.
• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines to ensure audits are completed efficiently.

Skills

Auditing principles

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Willingness to learn

Professional attitude

Audit software

Driving licence

Education

Partly qualified auditor

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Moore Thompson, part of the Sumer Group, are more than accountants. We’re trusted advisors to ambitious businesses and individuals across the East of England. With a long-standing reputation for expertise, integrity and personal service, our team combines technical excellence with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

By bringing together the best in advisory & business services, Sumer Group retains the value that community-based practices offer and combines this with the scale, breadth of expertise and technologies that only a national organisation can muster. Through our unique approach, we believe we can make a real positive impact and achieve growth for our company, our colleagues and our clients. Together, we are about doing the right things, putting people first and delivering the best possible services to those who sit at the heart of our economy and communities.

We’re currently looking for a Audit Semi‑Senior who supports the delivery of audit assignments by performing fieldwork, preparing working papers, and assisting with the planning and completion stages of audits. This role is ideal for individuals partway through their professional qualification and looking to build technical audit skills and client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit engagements for a range of clients across various industries (under the guidance of Audit Seniors or Managers for more complex audits).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate audit strategies and audit programmes (under the guidance of Audit Seniors or Managers for more complex audits).
• Review and analyse financial statements and accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare audit documentation and working papers to firm and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate internal controls and business processes.
• Liaise directly with client staff to obtain necessary audit evidence.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of audit trainees providing feedback and performance evaluations.
• Support the preparation of draft financial statements and management letters.
• Assist in ensuring audit files are complete and ready for senior or manager review.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive audit environment.
• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines to ensure audits are completed efficiently.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Solid understanding of auditing principles and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK/US GAAP).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 5) Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.
• 6) Professional attitude and commitment to high-quality work.
• 7) Proficiency in audit software.
• 8) Should hold a full driving licence and car.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

About Moore Thompson

Moore Thompson offers a team of professional accounting, tax and bookkeeping staff with proven expertise.

We do more than prepare accounts and produce tax returns. We provide a variety of valuable services that enable a business to optimise their profitability and minimise their tax exposure.

We will work to offer our services in an innovative manner to create a source for business planning solutions that will be difficult to emulate