Audit Senior

Dains Alumni Group

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave

Optional private medical cover

Life assurance cover

Flexible working hours

Group staff pension scheme

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

A Scottish accounting firm is searching for an ambitious Audit Senior to join their expanding Audit team in Glasgow. You will oversee audit processes, provide leadership to junior staff, and ensure exceptional client service. Candidates should be progressing towards a professional qualification like CA, ACA, or ACCA, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Responsibilities

Supervise an audit team and provide guidance.
Liaison between client and managers during audits.
Ensure files are prepared as per the audit manual.
Perform detailed technical work to deliver client service.
Provide exceptional service with initiative.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Industry knowledge

Education

Progress towards CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glasgow- Consilium

Compensation: £40,000 - £47,000 / year

Description

Dains Scotland brings together the former William Duncan, Condies and Consilium firms into a single business comprising 200 staff and combined revenues in excess of £15 million.

The business provides a range of services to the Scottish SME market including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax Compliance and Advisory, Payroll. Corporate Finance and Business Recovery.

We are establishing an integrated Scottish Audit team comprising over 30 partners, directors and staff. This builds on the growing audit practices in the existing businesses.

As part of the expansion of the Audit business we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious semi-senior to join an existing team. As an Audit Senior you will be responsible for completing audit and accounting tasks as delegated by and under the general direction of the appropriate members of the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

You will supervise an audit team, providing leadership, guidance and support to junior team members as required.
You will provide liaison between client and managers during the audit.
Ensure that files are prepared in accordance with the audit manual for managerial review.
You will perform detailed technical work and be instrumental in the delivery of service to clients, in a supportive manner.
Provide an exceptional service with confidence, commercial awareness and initiative when handling complex technical matter.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education: You be actively progressing towards a professional qualification such as the CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent, which serves as a foundation for the technical expertise required in this role.
Leadership and Teamwork Skills: You possess strong teamwork qualities and can build strong relationships with your colleagues and clients. You can constructively give appropriate task feedback to those you are working with where necessary following reviews in an appropriate way whilst taking a more active leadership role with junior members of staff. You will begin supporting the management of clients and delegating to the team effectively.
Communication Skills: Your exceptional communication skills enable you to convey information clearly and engagingly across all levels of the organisation and to clients in a professional manner.
Adaptability and Innovative Thinking: You can adapt to changes and difficult situations and have a flair for thinking creatively.
Industry Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the accounting industry’s standards and best practices and can carry these out in your work. You have an understanding of the technical aspects concerning a set of limited company accounts and you can be conversant with all current appropriate auditing and accounting practice.

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