Audit Senior

IPS Group; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IPS Group is seeking an Audit Senior in Chesterfield to take a lead role on audits from planning through to completion. You will work with owner-managed and corporate clients, gaining exposure to accounts prep and advisory work while supervising junior staff.

The role suits ACA or ACCA qualified professionals or those approaching qualification, offering progression toward Audit Manager and broader client ownership.

Formación

• ACA or ACCA qualified or approaching qualification required.
• Experience leading audits for varied client portfolios.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion for a varied client portfolio.
• Supervise and support junior team members during fieldwork.
• Prepare audit working papers and ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify audit risks and discuss findings with managers and partners.
• Act as key client point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
• Manage audit deadlines, budgets and overall progress of assignments.
• Liaise with senior colleagues on technical matters and complex issues.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues through on-the-job training.

Conocimientos

Client relationships

Lead audits

Planning & execution

UK GAAP knowledge

Educación

ACA or ACCA qualification or nearing qualification

Descripción del empleo

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.