Audit Senior

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier recruitment consultancy is seeking an Audit Senior to join their Guildford office. This position offers the chance to lead audit engagements and work closely with Managers and Partners while developing junior staff. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of UK practice experience. Enjoy a supportive environment with competitive benefits and hybrid working options, contributing to a progressive firm committed to employee welfare.

Benefits

25 days core holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Enhanced pension

Competitive salary

Incentive programme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' UK practice experience in both audit and accounts.
• Experience with audit planning and fieldwork.
• Ability to support and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of audit engagements across a diverse client base.
• Prepare audit files and assist with audit planning.
• Support the development of junior auditors.

Skills

Leadership in audit engagements

Team development

Ambition and drive

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or soon to be qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Caseware

Job description

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, Top-15 firm at their Guildford office. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to strengthen their Audit team with a motivated individual ready to contribute to their success. This is an ideal chance to work in a progressive environment that offers both professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the firm. Focused on employee welfare and offering enhanced flexibility tailored to your lifestyle, this is a modern firm embracing modern values.

Audit Senior - Benefits

• 25 days core holiday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Enhanced pension
• Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed
• Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions
• Life assurance and health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid and flexible working

Audit Senior - About The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will gain lots of responsibility and have the opportunity to lead your own Audit Engagements, working closely with Managers and Partners as required. From Planning to Completion, you will gain a wealth of experience and exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. As you grow, you will be able to work on the more complex clients and soon be an Audit Manager with your own Portfolio.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead a variety of audit engagements across a truly diverse client base, liaising with managers and partners when required
• Prepare audit files, get involved with audit planning and lead/assist with the fieldwork
• Support the development and training of junior auditors, reviewing their work where necessary
• Assisting with the preparation of accounts ready for audit
• Drafting tax computations ready for review by the Tax department

The successful Audit Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified or soon to be qualified
• At least 3 years' UK practice experience in both audit and accounts
• Experience with Xero, Sage, and Caseware would be an advantage
• Enjoy working with and helping to develop junior staff
• Ambition and Drive to meet your full potential