Audit Senior

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays included

Wellbeing allowance

Birthday off

Volunteering day

Life assurance

Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Essex is seeking an Audit Senior to lead day-to-day audit assignments for a varied client portfolio. Based in Loughton, you will plan, execute and supervise audits in line with UK standards and the firm’s methodology, delivering high-quality working papers and timely conclusions.

The role requires ACA or ACCA near completion, 3+ years in practice, strong technical knowledge, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or very close to qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice and auditing experience.
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident client communication and team supervision skills.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, in accordance with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodology.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.
• Identify key audit risks and accounting issues promptly, and communicate these clearly to the Audit Manager and engagement Partner.
• Manage the on-site and remote audit process, including allocating work, monitoring progress and keeping assignments on timetable and within budget.
• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members, providing clear instructions and timely, constructive feedback.
• Liaise professionally with clients, build effective working relationships and obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner.
• Clear review points promptly, follow through outstanding matters and help deliver a complete, well-organised final audit file with minimal unresolved queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable UK accounting and company law requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely time recording, monitor assignment recovery and provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams where input is required for the audit assignment.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, comply with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies, and apply professional scepticism throughout each assignment.
• Be alert to developments in clients' businesses, identify potential additional service opportunities and undertake other tasks reasonably required for the effective running of the audit department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

People supervision

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or close

Tools

Audit software

Accounts preparation software

Job description

Job Title: Audit Senior
Location: Loughton
Package: Up to 55k, 25 days holiday +BH, wellness allowance, progression routes and more
Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

An excellent opportunity is available within a highly reputable medium sized, top 100, Accountancy Practice in Loughton. This practice are highly experience across the past 75 years, and has remained independent. They work with a diverse portfolio of client across different industries, and sizes, both locally and internationally

Within this role you will be taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery of audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified auditor looking to establish themselves, and progress within a top 100 practice

Audit Senior Job Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, in accordance with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodology.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.
• Identify key audit risks and accounting issues promptly, and communicate these clearly to the Audit Manager and engagement Partner.
• Manage the on-site and remote audit process, including allocating work, monitoring progress and keeping assignments on timetable and within budget.
• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members, providing clear instructions and timely, constructive feedback.
• Liaise professionally with clients, build effective working relationships and obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner.
• Clear review points promptly, follow through outstanding matters and help deliver a complete, well-organised final audit file with minimal unresolved queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable UK accounting and company law requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely time recording, monitor assignment recovery and provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams where input is required for the audit assignment.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, comply with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies, and apply professional scepticism throughout each assignment.
• Be alert to developments in clients' businesses, identify potential additional service opportunities and undertake other tasks reasonably required for the effective running of the audit department.

Audit Senior Job Requirements

• Should be ACA or ACCA qualified, or very close to qualification
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice and auditing experience
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confident client communication and team supervision skills
• Strong IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software

Audit Senior Salary & Benefits

• 45,000- 55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
• Wellbeing allowance of 400 per annum
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Life assurance scheme
• Employer pension scheme, with companies contribution increasing with length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages