Audit Senior

ACCA Careers; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Career progression

Hybrid working

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Maidstone seeks an experienced Audit Senior to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role focuses on managing client engagements, preparing audit documentation, and delivering clear findings within a collaborative environment.

The Successful candidate will hold ACA/ACCA, demonstrate strong technical knowledge, and communicate effectively with clients while supporting team development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA).
• Proven experience leading audits in the accountancy sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments for a variety of clients within the accountancy industry.
• Ensure audits comply with relevant accounting and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review audit documentation and financial statements.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients to address queries and deliver audit findings.
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as tax, to provide comprehensive client support.
• Stay updated on accounting and auditing trends to maintain best practices.

Skills

Audit leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Documentation & reporting

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior to advance their career within the accountancy industry. The role involves managing audits, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards in Maidstone.

Client Details

Our client is a respected accountancy firm with an established presence in the Maidstone area. As a medium-sized organisation, they focus on delivering tailored financial and accounting solutions to their diverse clientele.

Description

• Lead and manage audit assignments for a variety of clients within the accountancy industry.
• Ensure audits comply with relevant accounting and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review audit documentation and financial statements.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients to address queries and deliver audit findings.
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as tax, to provide comprehensive client support.
• Stay updated on accounting and auditing trends to maintain best practices.

A Successful Audit Senior Should Have

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA).
• Proven experience in leading audits within the accountancy sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 GBP per annum.
• Generous holiday allowance and additional benefits (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture in Maidstone.
• Hybrid working.