Audit Senior

Curtis Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Senior for its Banbury office. The ideal candidate will be recently ACA/ACCA qualified with solid UK audit experience and the ability to lead audit teams.

You will work with Directors to manage a varied client portfolio, supervise juniors and deliver high-quality audits while maintaining strong client relationships in a flexible, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with extensive audit leadership experience in a UK firm.
• Up-to-date knowledge of audit standards and FRS 102.
• Charities experience desirable; accounts preparation experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of audits for complex clients.
• Plan and scope audit assignments; allocate resources and set deadlines.
• Manage audit assignments efficiently and effectively.
• Identify key risks to business objectives; test internal controls; advise on improvements.
• Liaise with Directors and clients throughout planning and delivery.
• Prepare clear, high-quality audit reports for Directors and clients.
• Supervise junior team members and support their development.
• Maintain client relations and provide financial guidance.

Skills

Audit leadership

UK audit standards

Client management

Communication

Independence

Prioritisation

Accounts prep

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

SAP

Sage

Job description

We are seeking an Audit Senior

for a well-established accountancy practice at its Banbury office. The ideal candidate will be recently qualified ACA or ACCA and have considerable audit experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.

Working closely with Directors, the role will provide opportunities to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio, supervising and supporting junior colleagues.

Along with a competitive salary you will also receive a good benefits package, a flexible working environment and career progression opportunities. This is a fantastic firm that continues to grow its reputation in the region.

Supporting the Directors, as Audit Senior your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full responsibility for the delivery of audits for complex clients
• Planning and scoping audit assignments effectively, including allocating resources, setting deadlines and establishing clear and appropriate terms of reference
• Managing and undertaking audit assignments efficiently and effectively
• Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing internal controls, and making practical recommendations for improvement
• Liaising with Directors and clients throughout the planning and delivery of audits
• Preparing clear, accurate and high-quality audit reports for presentation to Directors and clients
• Managing systems development and advisory assignments, undertaking more complex areas of work and advising Directors on issues with significant risk or control implications
• Liaising directly with clients to provide financial information, guidance and advice
• Supporting Directors with client management and assisting in the development and supervision of junior team members

• ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive experience of leading and managing audit teams, gained with a UK accountancy firm
• Up-to-date knowledge of audit standards and FRS 102
• Good working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, SAP, Sage and QuickBooks and ideally some experience with CCH and CaseWare
• Experience working with charities would be advantageous
• Experience in accounts preparation would be desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-management skills
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.