Audit Senior

Smith & Goulding Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable audit firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Audit Senior for temporary maternity cover with the potential for a permanent position. The candidate will oversee audit engagements, provide guidance to junior auditors, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal applicants will possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be either fully qualified or experienced. This role offers benefits such as a free car park and employer pension scheme.

Benefits

Close to town centre

Free car park & close transport links

Employer pension scheme

Regular staff social events

Regular dress down days

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and review skills.
• Eager to progress and adapt.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Desire to coach and develop junior staff.
• Effective communicator and listener.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute audit engagements, both financial and operational.
• Plan and allocate responsibilities for the auditing process.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate internal controls.
• Review work of junior auditors.
• Prepare and present audit reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Coaching ability

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for temporary maternity cover to join our team as an Audit Senior with the potential to become permanent.

Your roles and responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Directors you will be responsible for overseeing and executing audit engagements, both financial and operational.

Planning and Execution:

• Plan and oversee the auditing process, including allocating responsibilities to junior auditors.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate internal controls.
• Execute audit fieldwork according to the audit plan.

Supervision and mentoring:

• Supervise and review the work of junior auditors.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.
• Act as a mentor and role model for junior auditors.

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicate audit findings to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present audit reports.
• Collaborate with managers and directors on audit engagements.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
• Identify and assess risks related to financial reporting and operations.
• Develop recommendations for mitigating identified risks.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Communicate with clients about audit findings and recommendations.
• Provide advice and support to clients on accounting and financial matters

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Possesses excellent analytical and review skills
• Be eager to progress and develop, with the willingness to adapt
• Demonstrates a high level of honesty and integrity
• Has the ability and desire to coach and develop junior members of staff
• Is a self-starter with the motivation to see projects through to completion
• Is an effective communicator and listener and who and would collaborate well with the rest of our team
• Wants to make a positive impact on our firm and be part of our journey into the future
• Be fully qualified (ACCA/ACA), or part qualified, or qualified by experience

Benefits for working at Smith & Goulding

• Close to town centre
• Free car park & close transport links
• Employer pension scheme - statutory - a range of benefits according to service entitlement
• Regular staff social events
• Regular dress down days