Audit Senior

Imperium Financial Recruitment; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Paid overtime

Flexible start/finish times

Office closure between Christmas and N

Casual attire

Training and development

Job summary

Imperium Financial Recruitment in Wilmslow is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to manage audits from planning to completion and supervise junior staff. The role offers hybrid working with flexibility and an emphasis on delivering high-quality financial statements for a varied client base.

The ideal candidate has around five years of audit experience, strong knowledge of UK standards, and ACA/ACCA qualifications or finalist status. The firm supports training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Approximately five years' audit experience in practice.
• Experience managing audits from planning to completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• ACA or ACCA qualification or finalist status considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Leading audit fieldwork at client premises and remotely.
• Preparing audit plans and identifying key areas of risk.
• Reviewing client accounting records, systems and internal controls.
• Completing audit testing and maintaining working papers.
• Preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant standards.
• Identifying and resolving technical or audit-related queries.
• Liaising with clients throughout assignments.
• Supervising and reviewing junior colleagues' work.
• Providing feedback and on-the-job training.
• Reporting audit findings to managers and partners.
• Ensuring timely completion within deadlines and budgets.
• Supporting the wider accounts team when required.

Skills

Audit experience

UK auditing standards

Client communication

Team supervision

Project management

ACA/ACCA

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Audit Senior

Location: Wilmslow

Working Arrangements: Hybrid and flexible working

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Wilmslow is looking to recruit an experienced Audit Senior.

The position would suit an accountancy practice professional with approximately five years' audit experience who is comfortable managing assignments from planning through to completion.

You will work with a varied portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of audit assignments while supporting and supervising junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing audit assignments from initial planning through to completion
• Leading audit fieldwork at client premises and remotely
• Preparing audit plans and identifying key areas of risk
• Reviewing client accounting records, systems and internal controls
• Completing audit testing and maintaining accurate working papers
• Preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards
• Identifying and resolving technical or audit-related queries
• Liaising directly with clients throughout each assignment
• Supervising, supporting and reviewing the work of junior colleagues
• Providing constructive feedback and on-the-job training
• Reporting audit findings to managers and partners
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Supporting the wider accounts team when required

Skills and Experience

• Approximately five years' audit experience gained within a firm of Chartered Accountants or accountancy practice
• Experience managing audits from planning through to completion
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts
• Confidence leading audit fieldwork and dealing directly with clients
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to manage several assignments and competing deadlines
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or finalist candidates will be considered
• Experience using accountancy and audit software would be beneficial

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an organised and confident audit professional who can take ownership of assignments while maintaining strong client relationships. You should enjoy working collaboratively and be willing to support the development of less-experienced colleagues.

The firm is looking for someone who combines sound technical ability with a practical, approachable and client-focused manner.

Working Environment and Benefits

The firm offers a flexible and accommodating working environment, including:

• Hybrid working, with at least 50% of working time spent in the Wilmslow office
• Flexible start and finish times
• Paid overtime
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year, without using annual leave entitlement
• Casual office attire
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for longer-term career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior seeking flexibility, varied client work and career development within a well-established and supportive accountancy practice.