Audit Senior

Mellis Blue Limited; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mellis Blue Limited is seeking a highly skilled Audit Senior in Oxfordshire to join our client’s dynamic team on a permanent basis. You will oversee audits for a diverse portfolio, support Directors in planning, assess risks and strengthen internal controls.

We value experience leading audit teams, deep knowledge of audit standards including FRS 102, and the ability to manage junior colleagues while liaising with clients and delivering high-quality reports to Directors.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Proven experience leading audit teams.
• Strong knowledge of audit standards and best practice.
• Experience with FRS 102 and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a busy accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering audits for complex clients.
• Plan and scope audit assignments, allocate resources and set deadlines.
• Manage and undertake audits within the required standards and deadlines.
• Identify risks to business objectives and evaluate internal controls.
• Liaise with Directors and clients on findings and actions.
• Prepare clear, high-quality audit reports for Directors and clients.
• Contribute to developing audit and assurance policies and procedures.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Provide financial information and guidance to clients.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client liaison

Knowledge of audit standards

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Our client in Oxfordshire is seeking a highly skilled Audit Senior to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. The role primarily involves overseeing the delivery of audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. As a key member of the team, you will support Directors in planning and executing audits, assessing business risks, and providing valuable recommendations to strengthen internal controls. You will also be responsible for managing junior colleagues, developing audit methodologies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes. The successful candidate will be expected to handle complex audit assignments from start to finish, liaising directly with clients and maintaining excellent professional standards throughout the engagement.

As Audit Senior, you will provide a high-quality, professional service to a diverse range of clients. You will support the Directors in delivering effective audit and assurance services, ensuring the continued quality and effectiveness of the Company s audit framework.

Your key responsibilities as an audit senior include:

• Taking full responsibility for the delivery of audits for complex clients, including the assessment and management of key business risks.
• Planning and scoping audit assignments effectively, including allocating resources, setting deadlines and establishing clear and appropriate terms of reference.
• Managing and undertaking audit assignments efficiently and effectively, ensuring all work is completed to the required standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing internal controls, and making practical recommendations for improvement.
• Liaising with Directors and clients throughout the planning and delivery of audits, discussing findings, emerging risks and appropriate actions.
• Preparing clear, accurate and high-quality audit reports for presentation to Directors and clients.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of the Company s audit, risk and assurance policies and procedures.
• Managing systems development and advisory assignments, undertaking more complex areas of work and advising Directors on issues with significant risk or control implications.
• Liaising directly with clients to provide financial information, guidance and advice.
• Supporting Directors with client management and assisting in the development and supervision of junior team members.

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Proven experience of leading and managing audit teams.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of audit standards, procedures and best practice.
• A strong understanding of FRS 102 and the ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements to client situations.
• Experience working with clients within a busy accountancy practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in audit, working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and high-quality service delivery.

You will need the right to work, as our client does not offer sponsorship