Audit Senior

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sumer Group in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking an Audit Senior to supervise audit engagements on-site, with clear progression to Supervisory Audit Senior. The successful candidate will work closely with the audit manager and lead audits independently on-site.

Key responsibilities include planning, executing, and finalising audits for a range of clients, mentoring junior staff, and driving improvements in audit processes to boost efficiency and client satisfaction.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Strong understanding of regulatory obligations and quality standards.
• Experience identifying risks and implementing effective controls.

Aufgaben

• Lead audits independently on-site, supervising engagements.
• Plan, execute, and finalise audits across client base.
• Participate in meetings with clients and report to Manager/RI.
• Coach junior team members to develop technical and soft skills.
• Improve audit processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Audit leadership

Regulatory & quality standards

Coaching and mentoring

Ausbildung

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Description

In 2023, RMT became part of Sumer Group – a collaboration of renowned regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.

Department: Audit

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Role Overview

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in supervising audit engagements. With clear progression opportunities to Supervisory Audit Senior, this role offers significant career growth and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the audit manager and lead audits independently on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for audits from planning to completion across a range of owner-managed businesses, from small to large companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Planning, executing, and finalising audits, identifying key risk areas, and ensuring audit objectives are met
• Participate in meetings with clients throughout all stages of the audit process, escalating, reporting back when needed to the Manager / RI
• Supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior team members to develop their technical abilities, soft skills, and client interaction
• Managing and improving audit processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in leading audits, with the ability to make decisions
• Sound understanding of regulatory obligations and quality standards
• Experience in identifying and assessing risks, implementing effective controls, and maintaining audit quality
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring audit teams, enhancing both their technical and soft skills

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box – training and ongoing support will be provided.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

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