Audit Senior

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Audit Senior in Liverpool to lead audits from planning to completion and mentor junior staff.

You will build strong client relationships, ensure compliance with UK standards (FRS/IFRS), and collaborate across service lines to deliver high-quality work. This role requires ACCA/ACA or equivalent and proven audit experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in audit and accounts with understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Up-to-date with accounting standards including FRS and IFRS; strong risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits from planning to completion, manage resources and deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor audit juniors, review their work and provide feedback.
• Prepare audit findings reports highlighting risks and key messages for senior review.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure smooth audit process and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines to maximise client value and cross-team synergy.

Skills

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Audit planning

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

CCH

Inflo

Job description

Department: Audit

Location: Liverpool

Description

As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for delivering audit assignments from planning to completion, working closely with assistant managers, managers, and senior team members. You will play a key role in liaising with clients, executing audit procedures, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Additionally, you will support and mentor junior team members, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the smooth running of audit engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits, executing the agreed plan from start to completion, managing resources effectively, and assigning tasks with clear deadlines
• Ensure audit quality, maintaining compliance with company policies and auditing standards while upholding best practices
• Supervise and mentor audit juniors, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development
• Prepare on-site audit findings reports, identifying key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members
• Build strong client relationships, adapting communication and approach to ensure a smooth audit process and client satisfaction
• Collaborate across service lines, recognising where multiple services are provided to the same client and working with other teams to enhance the client experience
• Contribute to team development, offering support, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of collaboration
• Continuously develop expertise, proactively seeking learning opportunities, identifying overlaps in work, and maximising cross-team collaboration

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification)
• Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process
• Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively
• Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff, fostering a productive team environment
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions
• Experience with auditing systems CCH & Inflo is beneficial, however full training and support will be provided

Belong @ Sumer

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