Audit Senior

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in Greater London is seeking an Audit Senior for their Private Business Audit team. The ideal candidate will possess strong ACA/ACCA qualifications and have experience in planning and completing audits. You will supervise and review trainee work while delivering timely information to clients in a people-first culture. The role offers a flexible approach to work, generous holiday entitlement, and various employee benefits, promoting continuous learning and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work approach

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a practice environment with privately owned businesses or a mixed portfolio.
• Experience planning and completing audits and account preparation.

Responsibilities

• Plan audit assignments and identify key risks.
• Lead audits and supervise trainee work.
• Deliver timely information to clients.

Skills

Audit planning

Client communication

Delegation and supervision

Analytical review process

Education

ACA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent

Job description

Audit Senior – Private Business Audit Team, London

Are you working towards your ACA/ACCA qualification and looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an Audit Senior to join our Private Business Audit team in London. Our culture is people‑first: we value relationships, curiosity and ambition. In this role you will assist partners and associate partners in managing and delivering statutory audit and accounts preparation services for our Owner Managed Business Client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Plan audit assignments, identify key risks, design and review testing methods, and review budgets through to analytical review.
• Lead audits, supervise, delegate and review trainee work.
• Deliver timely information to clients while demonstrating in‑depth client and industry knowledge.
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities.
• Monitor stock takes, manage bank letter processes and complete Assignment Feedback Forms (AFF) where appropriate.
• Communicate progress to management and plan for efficient completion.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA part‑qualified or equivalent.
• Experience working in a practice environment with privately owned businesses or a mixed portfolio.
• Experience planning and completing audits and account preparation.
• Experience using an analytical review process.
• Experience delegating and reviewing trainee work.

About Our Culture

At Cooper Parry, we are proud to be “the rebels of accountancy”. We put people and relationships before products and services, delivering a streamlined, client‑focused service without unnecessary red tape. We encourage continuous learning, boldness and kindness: be nice, be brave, and always play all in.

Employee Benefits

• A flexible approach to work – balancing home, office and client visits.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Enhanced parental leave policy.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• No dress code – wear what makes you comfortable.
• Multi‑award‑winning wellbeing offering.
• Volunteering opportunities with local communities and charities.
• Cooper Parry social and sports clubs.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and will work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best. If you have questions about our commitment to diversity & inclusion or accessibility during the application process, please let us know.

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