Audit Senior

Menzies LLP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified or Part-Qualified Audit Senior to join its Solent office Audit team. This role involves leading audit assignments from planning to completion, ensuring high standards are met for audit reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Audit and Assurance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic audit team while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with audit experience.
• Strong communication skills and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of audits, reporting to managers.
• Leading audit teams and ensuring quality service delivery.

Skills

Audit and Assurance

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

UK GAAP

Team Leadership

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA Qualified

Part-Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you aQualified or Part-Qualified Audit Senior?

We are looking for anAudit Seniorto join ourSolent office Audit team.

We would considerQualifiedorPart Qualifiedcandidates with ideally 2 years' work experience and professional exam stage completed, so if in doubt, please apply to discuss your level of experience further.

The purpose of this role is to playa key part of the audit team ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork and completion is performed to a sufficient standard, ultimately resulting in the ability for Menzies to sign audit reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, execution and completion of audits reporting to managers and partners.
• Preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required.
• Co-ordinate planning with clients, including liaising with relevant departments within the firm.
• Communicating and building relationships with clients and related third parties.
• Leading on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.
• Business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects.
• Development and supervision of trainees.

The Person

• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or part-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute or equivalent international qualification)
• Recent experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice
• Experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages under International Standards on Auditing
• Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients
• Confident user of Microsoft Office suite – Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel.
• Motivated to take responsibility of the role and maintain a high level of quality service across
• Sound knowledge of key risks applicable to specific audits and aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance