Audit Senior / Assistant Manager

Curtis Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment Limited is assisting a well-established accountancy practice in Banbury to recruit an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification and extensive UK audit experience, with responsibility for leading audit teams and delivering high-quality audits for complex clients.

You will work closely with Directors, manage a varied client portfolio, supervise junior staff, and contribute to client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive experience of leading and managing audit teams, gained with a UK accountancy firm.
• Up-to-date knowledge of audit standards and FRS 102.
• Experience working with charities would be advantageous.
• Experience in accounts preparation would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Taking full responsibility for the delivery of audits for complex clients.
• Planning and scoping audit assignments effectively, including allocating resources, setting deadlines and establishing clear terms of reference.
• Managing and undertaking audit assignments efficiently and effectively.
• Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing internal controls, and making practical recommendations for improvement.
• Liaising with Directors and clients throughout the planning and delivery of audits.
• Preparing clear, accurate and high-quality audit reports for presentation to Directors and clients.
• Managing systems development and advisory assignments, undertaking more complex areas of work and advising Directors on issues with significant risk or control implications.
• Liaising directly with clients to provide financial information, guidance and advice.
• Supporting Directors with client management and assisting in the development and supervision of junior team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Client-management

Independent working

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

SAP

Sage

QuickBooks

CCH

CaseWare

Job description

We are seeking an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager for a well-established accountancy practice at its Banbury office. The ideal candidate will be qualified ACA or ACCA and have considerable audit experience gained within a UK accountancy firm.

Working closely with Directors, the role will provide opportunities to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio, supervising and supporting junior colleagues.

Along with a competitive salary you will also receive a good benefits package, a flexible working environment and career progression opportunities. This is a fantastic firm that continues to grow its reputation in the region.

Supporting the Directors, as Audit Senior / Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full responsibility for the delivery of audits for complex clients
• Planning and scoping audit assignments effectively, including allocating resources, setting deadlines and establishing clear and appropriate terms of reference
• Managing and undertaking audit assignments efficiently and effectively
• Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing internal controls, and making practical recommendations for improvement
• Liaising with Directors and clients throughout the planning and delivery of audits
• Preparing clear, accurate and high-quality audit reports for presentation to Directors and clients
• Managing systems development and advisory assignments, undertaking more complex areas of work and advising Directors on issues with significant risk or control implications
• Liaising directly with clients to provide financial information, guidance and advice
• Supporting Directors with client management and assisting in the development and supervision of junior team members

• ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive experience of leading and managing audit teams, gained with a UK accountancy firm
• Up-to-date knowledge of audit standards and FRS 102
• Good working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, SAP, Sage and QuickBooks and ideally some experience with CCH and CaseWare
• Experience working with charities would be advantageous
• Experience in accounts preparation would be desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-management skills
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines