Audit Senior

Gerald Edelman LLP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Top 50 accountancy firm as an Auditor, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish. This role offers the opportunity to oversee audit processes for a diverse portfolio, including entrepreneurial businesses and high net worth individuals. You will lead and supervise teams, ensuring high-quality audit work and compliance with standards. With the chance to engage in specialist assignments, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA required for this audit-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and auditing standards needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit processes and manage a diverse client portfolio.
• Supervise and train junior staff during audit assignments.
• Prepare high-quality work programmes and manage audit timelines.

Skills

Audit Process Management

Staff Supervision

Financial Reporting Knowledge

Accounting Standards

Corporate Tax Knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Auditor to join our ever-growing dynamic team. Are you someone who wants to grow and progress in their career, in a forward-thinking Top 50 accountancy firm? Apply today!

What will the role entail?

You will be overseeing the audit process for each job, effective supervision of semi-senior and junior staff, including leading teams on assignments reporting to the corresponding manager/partner. Our next candidate will be reporting to Partners and managers, and working predominantly with the audit team on a diverse portfolio of clients including entrepreneurial owner managed businesses, high net worth individuals and some listed clients. The opportunity is given for an individual to also get involved with ad hoc specialist assignments as and when they arise.

Responsibilities

• Working on a diverse portfolio of clients including large UK groups, privately owned limited companies, LLP’s, and listed entities
• Responsible for planning, execution (compliance and substantive testing, analytical review, etc.) and completion of audit work to a high standard
• Effective supervision of semi-senior and junior staff, so must be able to train juniors during an audit, as well as delegate, monitor and review their work
• Will take full responsibility of each audit assignment and will be responsible for completing the audit work within the agreed timescale with the support and guidance from the relevant manager/partner
• Preparation and implementation of high-quality work programmes
• Attendance and contribution at external planning and completion audit meetings
• Responsible for dealing with technical issues or seeking guidance where necessary
• Agreeing adjustments with clients and liaising with our accounts team to update with the disclosure requirements
• Auditing tax computations
• Drafting management letters and reports
• Keeping senior management informed of progress
• Responsible for the delivery of the audit output within specified budget timescale
• Manage general office-based day to day duties, as required including being a buddy for our new intakes

Requirements

• Must be Qualified ACA or ACCA
• Desire to work in 100% Audit position
• Up to date working knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, auditing standards, company law and a good basic knowledge of corporate tax to enable draft tax computations to be reviewed
• Previous experience in a similar role and ability to multi-task.

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