Audit Senior

Butler Rose Ltd; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd is recruiting an experienced Audit Senior in Wilmslow to lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will work with a diverse client portfolio across sectors, including charities and owner-managed businesses, with exposure to accounts prep and CT where appropriate.

The role emphasizes client-facing work, technical audit expertise and the opportunity to develop within a growing independent practice. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be part-qualified with strong progress through studies
• Several years experience within external audit
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures and statutory requirements
• Experience working across a varied portfolio of clients
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Experience using audit software MWP would be advantageous
• Familiarity with IRIS and TaxCalc would be beneficial
• Experience of Mercia methodology would be advantageous, although not essential
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team
• A proactive, professional and commercially aware approach
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Responsibilities

• Planning and completing external audit assignments from start to finish
• Taking ownership of allocated audit areas and ensuring files are completed accurately
• Attending client premises to undertake audit fieldwork
• Working closely with Managers and Directors throughout the audit process
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients and becoming a trusted point of contact
• Identifying and communicating audit issues and areas requiring further investigation
• Reviewing the work of more junior members of the team and providing guidance
• Working to agreed deadlines and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards
• Supporting the wider team with accounts and corporation tax work where required
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

External audit experience

Client relationship skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Mercia methodology

MWP experience

IRIS familiarity

TaxCalc familiarity

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Part-qualified with strong progress

Tools

MWP

IRIS

TaxCalc

Mercia

Job description

Are you an experienced AUDIT SENIOR looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and develop your career within a growing practice?

Butler Rose Public Practice Northern Division is delighted to be working with an established and growing independent accountancy and audit practice based in Wilmslow.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join their close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified professional, or an experienced Audit Senior, to take on a key role within a varied and progressive practice.

Please note: a full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this position, as the role involves occasional travel to client premises.

THE ROLE

Working closely with Managers and Directors, you will take responsibility for delivering a range of external audit assignments from planning through to completion.

You will work with an interesting and diverse client portfolio spanning a range of sectors, including motor dealerships, FCA-regulated businesses, charities, retail organisations and UK subsidiaries of international groups, as well as owner-managed businesses.

The role is predominantly audit-focused, although there is also the opportunity to gain exposure to accounts preparation and corporation tax for clients where appropriate.

The practice uses MWP for audit, with IRIS and TaxCalc supporting accounts and corporation tax work. The audit methodology is based on Mercia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and completing external audit assignments from start to finish
• Taking ownership of allocated audit areas and ensuring files are completed accurately and efficiently
• Attending client premises to undertake audit fieldwork
• Working closely with Managers and Directors throughout the audit process
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients and becoming a trusted point of contact
• Identifying and communicating audit issues and areas requiring further investigation
• Reviewing the work of more junior members of the team and providing guidance and support
• Working to agreed deadlines and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards
• Supporting the wider team with accounts and corporation tax work where required
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice

ABOUT YOU

You will be technically capable, commercially aware and confident dealing directly with clients.

Ideally, you will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be part-qualified with strong progress through your studies
• Several years experience within external audit
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures and statutory requirements
• Experience working across a varied portfolio of clients
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Experience using audit software MWP experience would be advantageous
• Familiarity with IRIS and TaxCalc would be beneficial
• Experience of Mercia methodology would be advantageous, although not essential
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team
• A proactive, professional and commercially aware approach
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

An experienced Audit Senior who is qualified by experience will also be considered.

WHATS ON OFFER

• £37,500 - £40,000 salary, depending on qualification and experience
• Hybrid working once established within the role and familiar with the firms systems and methodology
• Typically 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home once fully up to speed
• Free onsite parking
• A varied and interesting client portfolio
• Predominantly audit-focused work with opportunities to broaden into accounts and corporation tax
• Genuine opportunity to develop within a growing practice
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your audit career within a growing, personable practice and gain exposure to a genuinely varied client portfolio, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.