Audit Senior

Sumer Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair hiring practices

Career development support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Jerroms, a long-established accountancy practice, invites applications for an Audit Senior role based in Coventry. You will lead audit assignments, supervise juniors, and maintain client relationships across various sectors.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality audits within agreed timescales and developing a strong, collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA-qualified or near completion, with proven external audit experience in a UK practice, strong technical knowledge

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or close to qualification (ACA/ACCA)
• Proven experience in external audit within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge and up-to-date with FRS/IFRS
• Excellent communication skills and proactive client relationship management
• Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits and contribute to planning and execution of audit assignments
• Mentor and develop junior team members and review their work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure high levels of service
• Identify risks and provide insights to inform management decisions
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners to support growth and client service excellence
• Assist across service lines to improve the overall client experience
• Maintain professional standards and adhere to auditing policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

Audit experience

Client management

Regulatory knowledge

IFRS knowledge

CaseWare experience

CCH experience

Education

ACA/ACCA studies

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Coventry

Description

Join Jerroms, a long-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice, as we continue to grow our teams in Coventry and Leamington Spa.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior to join a dynamic and supportive team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work with businesses across a range of sectors, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the audit process.

As an Audit Senior, you'll take responsibility for planning, leading and completing audit assignments from start to finish, ensuring work is delivered to the highest professional standards and within agreed timescales. You'll work closely with clients to understand their businesses, identify risks and provide valuable insights that support informed decision-making.

A significant part of the role will involve supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team. You'll review work, provide coaching and support professional development, helping to build a high-performing and collaborative team culture. You'll also work closely with Managers and Partners to contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm, maintaining exceptional levels of client service throughout.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with proven experience in external audit within a UK accountancy practice. You'll have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to client relationships. Ambitious and commercially aware, you'll be keen to develop your career within a firm that values expertise, collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits, assisting in executing the agreed plan and contributing to the effective management of resources and task allocation.
• Ensure audit quality, adhering to company policies and auditing standards while following best practices.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors, reviewing aspects of their work, providing support, and developing your own technical knowledge.
• Contribute to audit findings reports, helping to identify key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members.
• Develop client relationships, communicating effectively to support a smooth audit process and enhance client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines, understanding where multiple services are provided to clients and working with other teams to improve the overall client experience.
• Support team development, sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues, and contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Continue professional growth, proactively seeking learning opportunities, refining technical skills, and identifying ways to contribute more effectively to audit engagements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Soon to complete or completed ACA/ACCA studies
• Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process
• Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions
• Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required

Job Benefits

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• We Make It Count
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