Audit Senior

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

Pension

Competitive salaries

Supportive team

Progression opportunities

Additional holiday

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a large independent firm in Exeter to recruit an Audit Senior on-site.

You will oversee an audit team, mentor juniors, plan and execute statutory audits for corporate clients, and identify cross-selling opportunities.

The firm offers a flexible culture, pension, progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in planning and executing statutory audits for corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, carry out, and finalise audit assignments while supporting the audit manager.
• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax calculations, and returns for limited companies and groups.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling services.
• Assist with other compliance tasks, including preparing VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts for partnerships and sole traders, including drafting income tax calculations.
• Communicate workload progress to management and plan for efficient task completion.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Train and oversee junior staff members.
• Prepare management accounts.

Skills

Audit

Accounting

Communication

Leadership

Under pressure

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Caseware

Job description

Audit SeniorJob overview:

LHH is pleased to collaborate with a large independent firm in Exeter that is in search of a dedicated and experienced Audit Senior. The firm prides itself on being employee centric which is advantageous to anyone seeking more of a work life balance.

In this position, you will oversee an audit team on-site, mentor junior team members, and handle a varied client portfolio. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing statutory audits for corporate clients, both in the office and at their locations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, carry out, and finalise audit assignments while supporting the audit manager.
• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax calculations, and returns for limited companies and groups.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling services.
• Assist with other compliance tasks, including preparing VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts for partnerships and sole traders, including drafting income tax calculations.
• Communicate workload progress to management and plan for efficient task completion.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Train and oversee junior staff members.
• Prepare management accounts.

Requirements:

• Competent in audit, accounting and tax software.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Full clean drivers licence.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiar with accounting software e.g. Sage and Xero
• Previous use of CCH and Caseware would be an advantage
• Excel skills - including vlookup, sumif and Pivot Tables

Extra benefits:

• Flexible work culture.
• Pension.
• Competitive salaries.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Strong progression opportunities
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday.