Audit Senior

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a newly qualified Audit Senior to join our growing audit team in a progressive firm. You will work across a varied client portfolio, taking responsibility from planning through to completion and leading increasingly complex audits.

You’ll develop into a managerial role with exposure to senior stakeholders, supported by a clear progression path and a forward-thinking, flexible working culture.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA status.
• Previous experience working within an audit environment.
• Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments.
• Lead audits from planning through to completion.
• Undertake fieldwork on more complex, higher-risk and judgemental areas.
• Review work completed by junior team members.
• Review audit working papers and ensure files are completed to a high standard.
• Identify and resolve issues arising during the audit process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments.
• Take increasing ownership of the overall audit process as you develop.
• Work towards progressing into an Audit Manager position.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationship skills

Planning & organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice at a key stage of its development. Having recently opened a new office, the firm is expanding its team and looking for a newly qualified Audit Senior who is keen to take the next step in their career.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business where you will have genuine responsibility, exposure to a diverse client portfolio and a clear route for progression into management.

Audit Senior - About The Role

Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion. The role offers broad exposure across the full audit process, with the opportunity to take the lead on increasingly complex assignments.

As you develop, you will take on greater responsibility for leading audits, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members, providing a clear route towards a future managerial position. Key responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments
• Lead audits from planning through to completion
• Undertake fieldwork on more complex, higher-risk and judgemental areas
• Review work completed by junior team members
• Review audit working papers and ensure files are completed to a high standard
• Identify and resolve issues arising during the audit process
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Work closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments
• Take increasing ownership of the overall audit process as you develop
• Work towards progressing into an Audit Manager position

The successful Audit Senior will have:

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA status
• Previous experience working within an audit environment
• Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion
• Experience reviewing the work of junior team members
• Confidence working on more complex areas of an audit
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and meet deadlines
• Ambition to progress into a managerial position

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent career development with a clear pathway to Manager and beyond