Audit Senior (Bournemouth)

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in Bournemouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients while leading audit fieldwork and ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, you will play a key role in managing audits, developing client relationships, and contributing to the team's success. If you are ACA/ACCA qualified and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your professional journey.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Profit-sharing plan

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or finalist required.
• Experience in audit planning and completion is essential.
• Strong client relationship skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork and guide a team effectively.
• Develop strong client relationships for effective audits.
• Manage budgets and maintain communication throughout audits.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Client-focused

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive nature

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist

Tools

CCH accounts

Audit automation

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Audit Senior (Bournemouth)

Employer Location Bournemouth, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 15 May 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

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Join Our Team as an Audit Senior

The Bournemouth office is seeking an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic Audit Senior to join our dynamic audit and accounts team. If you are ACA or ACCA qualified or a finalist with a commercially minded and proactive approach to client work, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

This varied and challenging role offers exposure to a wide range of clients and requires working to tight deadlines. As an Audit Senior, your key responsibilities will include:

Full Planning : Identifying risks, setting materiality, and designing appropriate tests.

Leading Audit Fieldwork : Guiding a team, focusing on team development, and delivering a positive client experience.

Detailed Audit Work : Taking ownership of decisions and conclusions through professional judgment.

Audit Requirements : Applying professional scepticism and ensuring appropriate documentation.

Client Rapport : Developing strong relationships to deliver effective audits and accounts.

File Completion : Summarizing key audit findings for the partner's review.

Communication : Maintaining regular and effective communication with managers and the team throughout the audit process.

Budgetary Control : Managing budgets and keeping the manager informed.

Flexible Work Locations : Working across client sites, in the office, and from home.

The Team

The team has grown significantly over the past few years and with a strong focus on development, we aim to foster long-term career growth within the firm. We are committed to client service, excellence in our work, and supporting each other to succeed as a team..

The Office

Our Bournemouth office provides a full range of accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, tax, and VAT services to businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally Our staff regularly collaborate with colleagues in our national offices to ensure seamless service delivery to clients, no matter where they are located. The Bournemouth office, offers a small office feel within the larger Saffery family of around 1200 people.

About You

Qualifications : ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist.

Experience : Audit experience, including planning and completion, and a proven track record in accounts preparation.

Skills : Excellent communication skills, client-focused with commercial awareness, proficient in Excel, Word, and ideally CCH accounts and audit automation.

Knowledge : Good technical knowledge, including recent developments in accounting and auditing standards.

Attributes : Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple jobs simultaneously, ability to work under pressure, proactive nature, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Additional Preferences

Driving License : Ability to travel to client premises.

Experience : Knowledge of consolidated accounts.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: We offer a competitive, market-based salary.

Working Hours : A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy, allowing for up to three days per week working from home (core hours are 10-4).

Benefits : Contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, life assurance cover, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.

Profit-Sharing : Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan, paid in December.

Overtime : Paid overtime or time off in lieu.

Why Join Us?

Work-Life Balance : We offer a supportive work environment with a great work-life balance.

Professional Growth : Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Dynamic Environment : Join a fast-growing office with large and complex clients.

Supportive Team : Be part of a caring team that values collegiality, enthusiasm, integrity, and excellence.

If you are a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we invite you to join our High Wycombe office. Apply today and become part of our success story, where your growth and success are our priorities.

About us

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.

When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people.

As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.

We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.

Company

Who we are

Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.

We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.

When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.

Want to know more?

Company info Website Telephone [phone] Location 71 Queen Victoria Street
London
London
UK
EC4V 4BE
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