Audit Senior

Sumer; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent chartered accountancy firm is seeking an Audit Senior in Wigan to deliver audit assignments and lead junior staff. This role involves close client interactions, managing audits from planning to completion, and ensuring high-quality work while supporting team development. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant accounting qualification and have proven audit experience. Competitive benefits and a positive workplace culture are offered.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Incredible development and career growth

Access to counselling services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audit and accounts.
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures.
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Supervise and mentor audit juniors.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification

Audit Practice Experience

Client Interaction

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wigan

Description

As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients' individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for delivering audit assignments from planning to completion, working closely with assistant managers, managers, and senior team members. You will play a key role in liaising with clients, executing audit procedures, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Additionally, you will support and mentor junior team members, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the smooth running of audit engagements.

This role can be based at our Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton or Wigan office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits, executing the agreed plan from start to completion, managing resources effectively, and assigning tasks with clear deadlines.
• Ensure audit quality, maintaining compliance with company policies and auditing standards while upholding best practices.
• Supervise and mentor audit juniors, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development.
• Prepare on-site audit findings reports, identifying key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members.
• Build strong client relationships, adapting communication and approach to ensure a smooth audit process and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines, recognising where multiple services are provided to the same client and working with other teams to enhance the client experience.
• Contribute to team development, offering support, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of collaboration.
• Continuously develop expertise, proactively seeking learning opportunities, identifying overlaps in work, and maximising cross-team collaboration.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification
• Audit Practice Experience: Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Risk Awareness: Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process.
• Client Interaction: Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively.
• Team Leadership: Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff, fostering a productive team environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

• People join Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create, we can guarantee you'll really love working here
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Incredible development and career growth
• List of benefits including, access to counselling services and subsidised health