Audit Senior

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Qualified Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in Stratford-Upon-Avon. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, overseeing audits, and preparing accounts while leading a small team of junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in audit management, excellent client liaison skills, and the ability to work within tight deadlines. With a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and attractive benefits including healthcare and a company pension, this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Healthcare

24 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA Auditor with extensive practice experience.
• Strong staff management skills and ability to supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage client audits and assist with complex corporate audits.
• Prepare company accounts and ensure timely submission to Companies House.
• Supervise and coach junior staff on audit assignments.

Skills

Audit Management

Accounts Preparation

Client Liaison

Staff Management

Tax Computations

Financial Statements Preparation

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Computerised Audit Systems

Job description

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top30 Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior for their Stratford-Upon-Avon office. Undertaking a 75% Audit & 25% Accounts role, you will be managing your own portfolio of owner-managed businesses including sole traders, companies and partnership clients (up to £100m turnover) and overseeing a small team of junior staff. Key duties include:

1. Managing client audits and assisting with complex corporate audits for the firm, using computerised audit systems
2. Producing audit files for review by the Audit Manager/Director
3. Providing general assistance to the junior audit and business service team members
4. Planning of smaller audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines.
5. Setting objectives for PQ/Graduate junior staff and supervising them on-site including reviewing work and coaching on the job
6. Auditing of companies within a range of sectors including IT/Hi-Tech, Consumer Services, Manufacturing, Logistics, Legal Services
7. Carrying out Accounts & Financial statements preparation, and management accounting
8. Preparation of company accounts, groups of companies, partnerships and LLP’s together with Tax computations.
9. Close liaison with audit clients and other external stakeholders, often direct contact at Finance Director Level
10. Ensuring all work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm’s standards
11. Submitting accounts to Companies House within deadlines

To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA or ACCA Auditor / Audit & Accounts Senior, ideally degree-educated with extensive practice experience in an Accountancy Practice, staff management skills and a car driver with access to your own car.

On offer is a salary up to £45,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 24 days holiday. The firm will also happily consider those candidates who may be interested in relocating to the West Midlands/M40 Corridor from other parts of the UK.