Audit Senior

IPS Finance; East Midlands; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IPS Finance in Chesterfield is recruiting an Audit Senior to join its audit and accounts team. You will lead audits from planning to completion for a varied client base, including owner‑managed businesses and larger corporates.

The role suits ACA or ACCA qualified accountants, or those nearing qualification, offering responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities to develop accounts preparation and advisory work.

Competenze

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required or close to completion.
• Experience leading audit assignments and delivering under UK GAAP.

Mansioni

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied client portfolio.
• Supervising and supporting junior team members during audit fieldwork.
• Preparing audit working papers and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Identifying audit risks and discussing findings with managers/partners.
• Acting as a key client contact throughout the audit process.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
• Managing deadlines, budgets and project progress.
• Coaching junior colleagues through on‑the‑job training.

Conoscenze

Audit leadership

Client relationship

Team coaching

Planning & time management

Formazione

ACA/ACCA qualified or near

Descrizione del lavoro

We are working with an established and growing accountancy practice in Chesterfield that is looking to recruit an Audit Senior to join its audit and accounts team. The firm works with a varied portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, established companies and larger corporate groups, providing audit, accounting and advisory services.

This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, or someone approaching qualification, who is looking to take greater responsibility for audit assignments and develop their client-facing experience. Working closely with experienced managers and partners, you will take a lead role in delivering audits from planning through to completion, with the opportunity to become involved in accounts preparation and wider client work.

Key responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Supervising and supporting junior team members during audit fieldwork.
• Preparing audit working papers and ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with relevant standards.
• Identifying audit risks and discussing findings with managers and partners.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
• Managing audit deadlines, budgets and the progress of assignments.
• Liaising with senior colleagues on technical matters and more complex audit issues.
• Supporting the development of junior colleagues through coaching and on-the-job training.

Salary and benefits

• Salary £38,000 - £45,000
• Opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of audit clients.
• Career development and opportunity

The firm offers a structured approach to career development, with opportunities to progress beyond the technical delivery of audit assignments.

As your experience develops, you will be encouraged to take greater ownership of client relationships, manage assignments commercially and become involved in areas such as budgeting, billing and portfolio management.

There is also the opportunity to contribute to wider client discussions, identify additional advisory needs and develop the skills required to progress towards Audit Manager.