Audit Senior

PKF Francis Clark; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking audit professionals eager to enhance their careers in a supportive environment. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on work-life balance, this role offers the chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, from owner-managed businesses to listed entities. Enjoy a culture that fosters growth, teamwork, and excellent client service while benefiting from outstanding training programs and a range of financial and health perks. Join a firm recognized as one of the UK's Best Workplaces and take your career to new heights.

Benefits

Pension

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Extra Holiday Options

Counselling Support

Virtual GP Access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Discounts

Volunteering Day

Emergency Funding

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA or ACCA or part-qualified with relevant experience.
• Experience using automated audit software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audits of corporate clients both on-site and in the office.
• Supervise junior team members and ensure audit procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Rapport-Building

Audit Software

Time Management

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Relevant Experience

Tools

Automated Audit Software

Computer-Based Accounts Programmes

Job description

In a nutshell
Are you considering a move into the industry? Before you make any decisions, why not explore how you can achieve the job satisfaction you've been craving while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance?

PKF Francis Clark has been recognized this year as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work. This accolade highlights our commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Whether you're a part-qualified or fully qualified audit professional, you'll find opportunities to work with larger, more intriguing clients and be part of a culture that supports and challenges you. Our Audit team, which boasts over 200 members, is dedicated to helping each other succeed and pursue their career ambitions.

Long-term career progression is a key focus at PKF Francis Clark. We provide ongoing support to help you advance to roles such as Manager, Director, and even Partner, if that aligns with your career goals. Our team of internal experts offers a comprehensive, bespoke training programme that continues even after you've qualified.

What you'll be doing day to day

You'll work with a diverse client portfolio of commercial businesses up to £300m turnover from owner-managed businesses to listed entities and other corporate clients.

1. Plan and complete statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office
2. Lead the audit team on-site and ensure all audit procedures are followed
3. Supervise and support the work of junior team members
4. Build real contact time with developing relationships and liaising with people on the client side, including non-accounts employees
5. Produce work for Manager and/or Partner review
6. Highlight technical or client-specific issues and provide possible solutions where required

About you

Your clear communication and strong rapport-building skills will be crucial for teamwork and delivering excellent client service.

• ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified with relevant experience
• Experience in using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes
• Full clean driving licence with unrestricted access to a car (desirable but not essential)
• Organised and able to plan your own time efficiently

Why work at PKF Francis Clark

We're the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, with nine offices across Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay, and Truro.

The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has annual revenue of over £65 million and a 900-strong team. Our continued growth offers opportunities to expand and develop your career.

We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be. Since September 2022, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work.

We work hard to ensure a culture where you can be yourself, develop, and be part of a forward-thinking team. We ranked as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in 2023 and again in 2024, rising nine places to 24th.

We have also been ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women and Wellbeing in 2023, and highlighted as a top employer in Consulting & Professional Services by Great Place to Work.

Our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers, and career changers have earned us a ranking among England's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.

While proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is part of the PKF Global family of firms, ranked as the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Connecting with PKF colleagues worldwide offers endless opportunities to expand your horizons.

Your core benefits

Financial benefits:

• Pension
• Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs

Health & Wellbeing benefits:

• Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
• Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
• Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
• Cycle to work*

Other benefits:

• Medicash Extras for shopping and gym discounts
• Gifts for milestones in your career and family
• One volunteering day per year for local organizations
• Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation

Please note: * These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post-exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.