Audit Senior (Part-Qualified) - Diverse & Impactful Roles

WBG SERVICES LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wbg External Audit Senior role requiring leadership of audits, managing planning through completion for corporate, charity, education and SME clients. You will review controls, prepare statutory accounts and draft recommendations, while building trusted client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes high professional standards, delivery within budgets, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, supportive team environment within the External Audit department.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA or ICAS student.
• Good working knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience in leading audit fieldwork and supervising junior team members.
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation and involvement in medium to large audits.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver external audit assignments across a diverse client base.
• Lead audit fieldwork and undertake complex, technical audit work.
• Review financial information and assess audit risks to support conclusions.
• Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance and ensure disclosures.
• Draft management letters with recommendations for improvements.
• Attend client meetings, including Audit Committee and Board meetings.
• Ensure assignments are completed within budgets and timescales.
• Support junior team members and provide coaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent working

Education

ACCA or ICAS (Part-qualified)

Job description

Wbg External Audit Senior role requiring leadership of audits, managing planning through completion for corporate, charity, education and SME clients. You will review controls, prepare statutory accounts and draft recommendations, while building trusted client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes high professional standards, delivery within budgets, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, supportive team environment within the External Audit department.