Audit Senior — Lead Audits, Mentor Team, Great Benefits

Xeinadin; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank hols

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Job summary

Xeinadin in Cardiff is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit assignments from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with standards while building strong client relationships.

The role also involves mentoring juniors, managing documentation, planning workloads, and delivering client files including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in audit within a UK practice environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Dependable, professional, and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sections.
• Analyse accounting data from client records, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, internal audit methodology, and risk management requirements.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients, acting as their trusted advisor.
• Identify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectively.
• Address client queries promptly and professionally, promoting loyalty and trust.
• Mentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high-quality work.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate and timely client files and audits.
• Deliver client work in adherence to legal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review client documents, including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for sign-off.
• Drive efficiency and quality by utilising best practices and leveraging available tools and technology.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xeinadin in Cardiff is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit assignments from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with standards while building strong client relationships.

The role also involves mentoring juniors, managing documentation, planning workloads, and delivering client files including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions in a timely and accurate manner.