Audit Senior

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and business advisory firm in the North East is searching for an Audit Senior to lead audits independently and support a team. The role involves responsibility from planning to completion, enhancing audit processes, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be qualified accountants with robust audit experience and strong client management skills. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to progress into a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience in leading audits across various businesses.
• Strong background in audit with knowledge of regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for audits from planning to completion.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Enhance audit processes for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client management

Effective time management

Problem-solving

Audit expertise

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Audit Senior

Audit role at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd. The successful candidate will work closely with the audit manager and lead audits independently on-site, with progression to Supervisory Audit Senior.

Department: Audit

Location: Durham

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Associate

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 audit manager/audit 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 and Expertise

• Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Leading Audits: Experience in leading audits, with the ability to make decisions and report back to manager when needed.
• Audit Practice Experience: Strong background in audit and understanding of regulatory obligations and quality standards.
• Risk Assessment: Experience in identifying and assessing risks, implementing effective controls, and maintaining audit quality.
• Client Management: Strong client relationship management skills, able to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Experience in coaching and mentoring audit teams, enhancing both their technical and soft skills.

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Personable: able to develop trusted, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A Natural Leader: adept at motivating, supporting, and guiding your team to success.
• Effective Time Management: Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Self-Motivated: Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Client-Focused: Dedicated to understanding client needs and delivering exceptional service.
• Proactive & Problem-Solving: thrives in dynamic environments, solving challenges creatively and efficiently.
• Collaborative: enjoys working within a team and contributing to a positive workplace culture.