Audit Senior

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in Blackburn is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audits from planning through to completion, building strong client relationships and guiding junior staff. The role is hybrid and based in Blackburn with travel to client sites as needed.

You will work closely with Audit Managers, develop a deep understanding of client businesses, and contribute to ongoing process improvements while progressing within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and ISAs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to client sites with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Develop understanding of client business, systems and environment.
• Prepare audit plans and identify key risks.
• Complete audit testing and assess internal controls.
• Coordinate fieldwork and monitor deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare and review audit working papers and statutory accounts.

Skills

Audit leadership

UK GAAP & FRS 102

Client communication

Time management

Driving licence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Part-qualified or finalist level

Job description

AUDIT SENIOR

BLACKBURN (HYBRID)

£42,000-£48,000 + GREAT BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY

Get Recruited is partnering with an established and growing accountancy practice that is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior to its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who is ready to take ownership of assignments, support junior colleagues and develop strong relationships with a varied portfolio of clients.

Working closely with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals, you will lead audit engagements from planning through to completion. The position provides broad client exposure, continued professional development and a clear progression route.

THE AUDIT SENIOR ROLE

• Lead audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Develop a clear understanding of each client's business, systems and operating environment.
• Assist with preparing audit plans and identifying key financial and operational risks.
• Complete audit testing across relevant financial statement areas.
• Assess internal controls and identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate fieldwork and monitor assignments against agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare accurate audit working papers in accordance with professional standards.
• Review work completed by trainees and junior team members.
• Identify and communicate significant accounting, audit and control matters.
• Discuss audit queries and findings with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Support corporation tax computations and associated compliance work where required.
• Provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals.
• Assist with audit completion documents and management letters.
• Build effective and professional relationships with clients.
• Coach and provide constructive feedback to junior colleagues.
• Contribute to technical updates, process improvements and wider departmental projects.

THE PERSON

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or at finalist level.
• Previous audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience leading or making a significant contribution to audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and International Standards on Auditing.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and groups.
• Confident identifying audit risks and completing appropriate testing.
• Previous experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and resolving audit queries.
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services