Audit Senior

XEINADIN GROUP LIMITED; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Xeinadin Group Limited in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to lead assignments from planning to completion, ensuring high-quality audits and strong client service. You will supervise staff, review work, and ensure compliance with FRS102 and internal standards.

Join a collaborative firm offering career progression, professional development, and a supportive environment within a growing group of firms across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Qualified practice accountant with ACCA/ACA designation or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and statutory requirements.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior staff on site.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion with high-quality audit work.
• Ensure audit files are well-documented and properly organised.
• Analyze accounting data from client records to provide insights and recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Plan workloads and deliver client files and audits in line with deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

FRS102 knowledge

Regulatory and compliance awareness

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xeinadin - Top 20 Accountancy Firm - UK & Ireland Role: Audit Senior Location: Cardiff

Who Are We?

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate in collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Audit Senior to join our expanding team. As an Audit Senior, you will take a lead role in audit assignments, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards while building strong relationships with clients. This position demands an approachable and professional individual who understands client requirements and delivers exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sections.
• Analyse accounting data from client records, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, internal audit methodology, and risk management requirements.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients, acting as their trusted advisor.
• Identify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectively.
• Address client queries promptly and professionally, promoting loyalty and trust.
• Mentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high-quality work.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate and timely client files and audits.
• Deliver client work in adherence to legal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review client documents, including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for sign-off.
• Drive efficiency and quality by utilising best practices and leveraging available tools and technology.

Key Requirements:

• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• Technical proficiency in FRS102.
• Experience of operational supervision of assignments and managing of client relationships.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Previous experience in audit within a practice environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Dependable, professional, and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, plus a significant benefits package
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.