Audit Senior

S1jobs; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice based in Dundee, delivering audit, accounts and advisory services to a diverse client base across Scotland.

As an Audit Senior, you will manage a varied client portfolio with a 70% audit and 30% accounts workload, leading statutory audits, preparing statutory/consolidated accounts, and assisting with corporation tax returns while guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in accounts preparation and corporate tax compliance within practice.
• Qualified with ACA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent by experience.
• Experience in audit and accounts within an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audits and independent examinations, including charity audits and solicitor rules engagements.
• Prepare statutory accounts and consolidated accounts where required.
• Draft corporation tax returns and assist with non-audit accounts assignments.
• Supervise and develop junior team members and liaise with Managers and Partners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

ACA

ACCA

AAT

Qualified by experience

Tools

CCH Audit Automation

CCH Accounts

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a practice professional who is currently open to new opportunities, then please contact Connor on 0141 212 3664 or email for a confidential discussion.

Your new company

This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering audit, accounts and advisory services to a diverse client base across Scotland. The firm continues to invest in its people and offers a collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility as their careers progress.Based in Dundee, you'll become part of a close-knit team that combines the resources and opportunities of a larger organisation with the supportive culture of a local office. The firm works with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations, providing excellent exposure to a varied range of work.

Your new role

As an Audit Senior, you'll play a key role within the audit team, managing a varied portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion. The role offers an approximate split of 70% audit and 30% accounts work, providing a strong blend of assurance and compliance exposure.You will lead statutory audits and independent examinations, including specialist areas such as charity audits and solicitor rules engagements, while supporting and supervising junior members of the team. Alongside your audit responsibilities, you will prepare statutory accounts, including consolidated accounts where required, draft corporation tax returns and assist with the preparation of non-audit accounts assignments. Working closely with Managers and Partners, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your technical knowledge while building strong relationships with a diverse client base.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment and be ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience. Applications are welcomed from individuals with a range of audit experience levels, provided they have a solid grounding in accounts preparation and corporate tax compliance within practice.You will possess strong organisational and communication skills, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and have the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively. Experience with software packages such as CCH Audit Automation, CCH Accounts, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Office would be advantageous, although training can be provided. Most importantly, you'll be proactive, adaptable and keen to continue developing your career within a growing firm.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll join a forward-thinking practice that can offer genuine opportunities for progression and professional development. You'll gain exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio, work closely with experienced Partners and Managers, and have the opportunity to expand your expertise across audit, accounts and tax.The firm offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and the chance to build a long-term career within a successful and expanding organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional seeking the next step in their audit career whilst maintaining exposure to wider accounts and business advisory work.