Audit Senior

George Andrews; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is hiring an 'Audit Senior' to lead audit assignments and supervise junior team members. This permanent role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/ACA qualified with at least three years of UK audit experience, and strong IT skills.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Retail discount scheme

Wellbeing programme with Wellbeing Day

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' UK Audit practice experience is essential.
• Preference for experience in accounts and knowledge of accounting software.
• Ability to work under pressure with high quality output.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex audit assignments and manage client relationships.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure audit assignments meet standards.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified

University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels

Tools

Xero

Sage

Caseware

CCH

Excel

Job description

Our client is a growing Top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. We have a new opportunity for a Audit Senior to join their Audit team.This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).

Responsibilities:

• Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork
• Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
• Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients
• Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
• Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
• Building productive working relationships within the company and with clients as required
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training

Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified
• Minimum of 3 years' UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must
• Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above)
• Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage
• Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
• Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality

What They Can Offer You:

• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A varied role in a talented and experienced team
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A tailored career progression plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year - a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing
• A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed

Salary:

£40,000 - 50,000