Audit Senior

Curtis Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Senior to join their Stevenage office, offering a salary of £43,000 to £46,000. The role involves overseeing audit engagements, mentoring juniors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants must hold an ACCA or ACA qualification and have at least three years of UK accountancy practice experience. The position provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ UK accountancy practice experience required.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS is essential.
• Driver's license and access to transport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion with minimal supervision.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients and managers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting/Audit Software

Job description

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Audit Senior
£43,000 – £46,000
Stevenage or North London
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 10541

We are recruiting for an Audit Senior on behalf of a top accountancy practice, to be based at the firm’s Stevenage office. This role could also be based at an office in the North London area.

As part of the audit and accounts team, you will be providing a wide range of audit and accounting services to clients. This is a varied role that will include overseeing and undertaking audits and accounts work, both in the office and at client premises.

Reporting to Manager and Partner, as Audit Senior your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audits from planning to completion with minimal supervision, to deadlines and on budget; ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times
• Overseeing all aspects of the audit fieldwork and completion and leading on-site audit teams
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Presenting results to managers and agree commercially viable audit recommendations
• Supervising and reviewing the work of more junior audit staff
• Lead finalisation of audit including preparation of accounts and tax computation
• Liaise and communicate with portfolio holder and client, ensuring communication is efficient at all times
• Build strong relationships with clients
• Prepare accounts for supervisor/manager’s review and approval
• Prepare sole trader/company tax computations
• Raise relevant and coherent queries to assist with supervisor/manager review

Please do apply for this role if you have the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Qualified ACCA or ACA with at least three years’ UK accountancy practice experience
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Able to lead audit engagements from planning to completion
• Strong IT skills; knowledge of the Microsoft Office and accounting/audit software
• Ability to deliver accurate work to deadlines and under pressure with good time management skills
• Able to work closely with managers on a daily basis
• Considerate of the needs and skills of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities
• Commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients, and the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service and communications skills, both written and verbally
• A driving licence and access to transport is essential as the majority of the audits are conducted at the client’s premises

This leading accountancy practice will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary and good benefits package, a friendly and supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop and progress your career.

This may not be your perfect role today, so and we will contact you as suitable vacancies arise.

We can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.