Audit Senior

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Loughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Wellbeing allowance

Life assurance

Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Audit Senior in Loughton to manage day-to-day audit delivery for a varied client portfolio. You will lead planning, execution, and completion of audits, ensuring quality documentation and on-time delivery.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification (or near completion), 3+ years in practice, strong technical audit knowledge, and excellent organisational and communication skills. On-site role with competitive package and benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or very close to qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice and auditing experience.
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident client communication and team supervision skills.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning to completion in accordance with UK auditing standards and firm methodology.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers documenting work, evidence, and conclusions.
• Identify key audit risks and communicate them to Audit Manager and Partner.
• Manage on-site and remote audit processes, allocate work, monitor progress, and stay within budget.
• Supervise, coach and review junior team members with clear instructions and timely feedback.
• Liaise with clients, build relationships, obtain audit evidence and timely responses to queries.
• Deliver a complete, well-organised final audit file with minimal unresolved queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in line with UK law.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Auditing experience

Attention to detail

Client communication

Team supervision

Tools

Audit software

Accounts prep software

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Audit Senior

Location: Loughton

Package: Up to £55k, 25 days holiday +BH, wellness allowance, progression routes and more

Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

An excellent opportunity is available within a highly reputable medium sized, top 100, Accountancy Practice in Loughton. This practice are highly experience across the past 75 years, and has remained independent. They work with a diverse portfolio of client across different industries, and sizes, both locally and internationally.

Within this role you will be taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery of audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified auditor looking to establish themselves, and progress within a top 100 practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, in accordance with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodology.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.
• Identify key audit risks and accounting issues promptly, and communicate these clearly to the Audit Manager and engagement Partner.
• Manage the on-site and remote audit process, including allocating work, monitoring progress and keeping assignments on timetable and within budget.
• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members, providing clear instructions and timely, constructive feedback.
• Liaise professionally with clients, build effective working relationships and obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner.
• Clear review points promptly, follow through outstanding matters and help deliver a complete, well-organised final audit file with minimal unresolved queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable UK accounting and company law requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely time recording, monitor assignment recovery and provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams where input is required for the audit assignment.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, comply with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies, and apply professional scepticism throughout each assignment.
• Be alert to developments in clients' businesses, identify potential additional service opportunities and undertake other tasks reasonably required for the effective running of the audit department.

Requirements

• Should be ACA or ACCA qualified, or very close to qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice and auditing experience.
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident client communication and team supervision skills.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
• Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Life assurance scheme
• Employer pension scheme, with companies contribution increasing with length of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages