Audit Senior

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a leading independent chartered firm in Liverpool to hire an Audit Senior for a hybrid role. You will lead audits from planning to completion, liaising with managers and senior staff, and maintain high-quality work for a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate is a qualified ACCA/ACA with solid audit experience, strong risk awareness, and the ability to mentor juniors. Knowledge of IFRS/FRS and familiarity with CaseWare or CCH are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Proven audit and accounts experience.
• Strong risk assessment and controls knowledge.
• Excellent client relationships and communication.
• Experience leading junior staff.
• Knowledge of IFRS/FRS.
• Familiarity with CaseWare or CCH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits from planning to completion, managing resources and deadlines.
• Ensure audit quality and regulatory compliance with company policies.
• Supervise and mentor audit juniors, reviewing their work and giving feedback.
• Prepare on-site audit findings reports highlighting risks and key messages.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure a smooth audit process.
• Collaborate across service lines to enhance client experience.
• Contribute to team development and cross-team collaboration.
• Continuously develop expertise and seek learning opportunities.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualification

Audit practice experience

Risk awareness

Client interaction

Team leadership

IFRS/FRS knowledge

CaseWare/CCH familiarity

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join my clients team in their Liverpool offices on a hybrid basis.

My client is one of the regions leading independent chartered accountants and business advisers and provide a full-service offering to their 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 & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Audit Practice Experience: Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Risk Awareness: Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process.
• Client Interaction: Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively.
• Team Leadership: Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff, fostering a productive team environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.