Audit Senior

IPS Group; Beverley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group is assisting an established independent accountancy practice seeking an Audit Senior or Audit Manager to join its audit team in Beverley. The role offers varied client work, direct client contact, and ownership from planning to completion.

The level can suit an experienced Senior aiming to progress or someone already at Manager level. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified (or part qualified/experienced), have external audit experience, and be able to lead audits with

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and leading audit assignments.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and work with partners.
• Experience reviewing work and coaching junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from start to finish.
• Manage audit work for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts alongside audits.
• Review work completed by junior team members.
• Be a key client contact during assignments.
• Collaborate with partners on client matters.
• Support training of trainees and junior staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments.

Skills

Audit management

External audit

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

Our client is an established independent accountancy practice looking to strengthen its audit team with the appointment of an experienced Audit Senior or Audit Manager. This is an opportunity to join a regional practice offering varied client work, direct client contact and the chance to take ownership of assignments from planning through to completion. The level of the position can be shaped around experience, making it suitable for an established Audit Senior looking to progress or someone already operating at Manager level.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning and leading audit assignments from start to completion.
• Managing audit work across a varied portfolio of owner-managed and larger businesses.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts alongside audit assignments.
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout assignments.
• Working closely with partners and senior colleagues on client matters.
• Supporting the training and development of trainees and junior staff.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

The successful candidate:

• ACA / ACCA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Comfortable planning and managing audit assignments with an appropriate level of autonomy.
• Able to build effective working relationships with clients.
• Experience of reviewing work would be beneficial for applicants at the more senior end of the range.
• Confident working across both audit and statutory accounts assignments.
• Able to support and develop less experienced members of the team.

Package and working pattern:

Salary is £38,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and the level of appointment. The role is based in Beverley, with the overall package and responsibilities shaped around the successful candidate's experience.