Audit Senior - Hybrid, Diverse Client Portfolio

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

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.