Audit Senior

Dains

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

35 days of annual leave

Optional private medical cover

Life assurance cover

Enhanced parental pay

Flexible working hours

Group pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK is seeking an Audit Senior based in Glasgow. The role involves supervising audit teams, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. The ideal candidate will be progressing towards a professional qualification such as CA, ACA, or ACCA and will possess strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary and a generous benefits package including flexible working options and 35 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

Actively progressing towards a professional qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA.
Strong teamwork qualities and ability to lead junior staff.
Exceptional communication skills for professional interaction.
Ability to adapt to changes and think creatively.
Good understanding of accounting industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise an audit team, providing guidance and support.
Liaise between clients and managers during audits.
Ensure files are prepared for review according to audit manual.
Perform technical work and deliver exceptional service.
Handle complex technical matters confidently and commercially.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Industry Knowledge

Education

Progressing 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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