Audit Senior- Taunton, Bath or Exeter

The Moore Scarrott Partnership LLP; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Audit Senior to oversee diverse audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering exceptional client service. This role offers the opportunity to develop into an Audit Manager, working closely with clients and leading a team of juniors. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong technical expertise, and the ability to foster trusted client relationships, this position is perfect for you. The firm values hard work and offers competitive salaries along with excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professional growth in the audit field.

Benefits

6-monthly salary reviews

Competitive salary

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Qualifications

• Final stages of ACA/ACCA qualification with 2-4 years of audit experience.
• Strong grasp of UK GAAP and IFRS with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance.
• Manage client communications and present findings clearly.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Leadership Potential

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

UK GAAP

IFRS

Job description

As an Audit Senior at Moore Scarrott Group, you will play a key role in overseeing audit engagements for a diverse range of clients alongside the Audit Manager. You will be responsible for planning, conducting, and completing audit assignments alongside the Audit Manager and a team of juniors. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering exceptional client service for all our clients is your responsibility.

This role is suited to someone who is in the final stages of their ACA or ACCA qualification. With a keen eye for detail, strong technical expertise, and the ability to build trusted client relationships, this could be the role that accelerates your development to Audit Manager in the future.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead audit engagements from initial planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with ISAs and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review audit plans, focusing on risk assessment and effective audit approaches.
• Conduct fieldwork, including gathering and analysing financial data, understanding clients' internal controls, and identifying key areas of audit risk.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communications and expectations throughout the audit process.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, clearly explaining audit observations and potential implications for their business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support long-term partnerships and business growth.
• Review financial statements, ensuring they align with UK GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable standards.
• Identify and document findings and recommendations, preparing detailed reports for clients and managers.
• Contribute to client insights by highlighting opportunities for financial and operational improvements.
• Supervise junior audit staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their development and ensure quality work.
• Conduct detailed reviews of work completed by junior team members, offering feedback to support their professional growth.
• Participate in internal quality control reviews, contributing to continuous improvement within the audit function.

About you

You are the type of person that has strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly and succinctly. You are excellent at organising your own time and that of those around you, can delegate effectively and are a great team player with obvious leadership potential.

You will be in the final stages of your ACCA/ACA qualification, with 2-4 years of Audit experience within the UK market. You will have a strong grasp of the UK GAAP, IFRS and other relevant accounting frameworks.

Able to demonstrate experience managing client engagement and leading Audit teams whilst on site. Experience in charity audit would be desirable but is not essential.

What we offer

We recognise and reward hard work, with 6-monthly salary reviews. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer some great benefits:

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