Audit Senior

MHA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accountancy firm as an Audit Senior, where you'll leverage your expertise to build client relationships and navigate risks. Enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and offers flexible working arrangements. With access to top resources and a commitment to nurturing talent, you'll thrive in a dynamic team dedicated to making a real impact.

Benefits

Agile Working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary package

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACA or ACCA.
• Previous experience supervising junior staff preferred (6-12 months).
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assignments in line with deadlines, reporting to leadership.
• Liaise with directors/managers to organise assignments.
• Review work in progress and fee budgets monthly.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Client focused

Commercially aware

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Sage

Excel

Word

CaseWare

Job description

Are you ready to bring your Audit expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We’re looking for a talented Audit Senior who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

• To prepare assignments in line with deadlines (accounts, tax, briefing notes), reporting either directly to the leadership team.
• To liaise with the director/partner or managers to organise assignments (book with clients and organise staff).
• To use allocated staff and provide appropriate supervision.
• To liaise in particular with relevant departments to make sure compliance work is planned at the right time.
• Collate project raw data and summarise into suitable format for review (e.g. first draft projections/reports).
• Ensure compliance deadlines are met and liaise with tax staff to ensure work is appropriately planned.
• Review work in progress and fee budgets on monthly basis, reporting variances from billing target to manager/partner.
• Arrange pre-completion meetings with managers/directors/partners and completion meetings with clients on timely basis.
• Manage own fee targets, prepare own budgets and bills for manager/partner approval.

What We’re Looking For

• Studying towards ACA or ACCA
• Basic knowledge of how to prepare tax computations (desirable)
• Computer experience – Sage, Excel, Word and ideally CaseWare
• Previous experience of supervising junior members of staff - preferable (6-12 months experience)
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards
• Communication – oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
• Organised – ability to deal with a variety of tasks and managing a varied workload
• Client focused
• Commercially aware

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 25 days holiday Plus bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (22 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot’s more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Project Management

• Industries

  Accounting and Professional Services

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