Audit Senior | Taunton, UK

PKF Francis Clark; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in Taunton. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse range of corporate clients while ensuring a supportive work environment. With a commitment to career progression and professional development, you'll be part of a culture that values teamwork and excellence. The firm has been recognized as one of the Top UK Employers for Development, ensuring you receive the training and support needed to advance your career. Join a leading independent firm where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Pension

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Extra Holiday Purchase Option

Counselling Services

Virtual GP Access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Shopping Discounts

Volunteering Day

Emergency Funding

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified audit professional with relevant experience.
• Experience with automated audit software and accounts software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete statutory audits for corporate clients.
• Lead audit teams and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Supervise junior team members and liaise with clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Rapport Building

Organizational Skills

Audit Software Experience

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Part-Qualified with Relevant Experience

Tools

Automated Audit Software

Computer-Based Accounts Software

Job description

Audit Senior

PKF Francis Clark Taunton, United Kingdom

In a nutshell

Are you considering a move into the industry? Before you make any decisions, why not explore how you can achieve the job satisfaction you've been craving while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance?

PKF Francis Clark has been recognised this year as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work. This accolade highlights our commitment to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Whether you're a part-qualified or fully qualified audit professional, you'll find opportunities to work with larger, more intriguing clients and be part of a culture that supports and challenges you. Our Audit team, which boasts over 200 members, is dedicated to helping each other succeed and pursue their career ambitions.

Long-term career progression is a key focus at PKF Francis Clark. We provide ongoing support to help you advance to roles such as Manager, Director, and even Partner, if that aligns with your career goals. Our team of internal experts offers a comprehensive, bespoke training programme that continues even after you've qualified.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Plan and complete statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office
• Lead the audit team on-site and ensure all audit procedures are followed
• Supervise and support the work of junior team members
• Develop relationships and liaise with client-side personnel, including non-accounts staff
• Produce work for review by Manager and/or Partner
• Highlight technical or client-specific issues and suggest solutions

About you

Your clear communication and strong rapport-building skills will be crucial for teamwork and delivering excellent client service.

• ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified with relevant experience
• Experience with automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax software
• Full clean driving licence with access to a car (desirable but not essential)
• Organised and able to plan your time effectively

Why work at PKF Francis Clark

We're the largest independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, with nine offices across Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay, and Truro.

Founded in 1919, we have over £65 million in annual revenue and a team of 900 staff. Our growth provides opportunities for career development in various directions.

We foster a supportive, flexible culture that prioritizes your career development. Since September 2022, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work.

Our culture encourages authenticity, development, and teamwork. We ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces in 2023 and 2024, and received recognitions for gender diversity and wellbeing.

Additionally, we are ranked 28th among England's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, recognizing our outstanding training programs for graduates, school leavers, and career changers.

As part of the PKF Global network, operating in 150 countries, your career can extend globally through our connections.

Your core benefits

Financial benefits:

• Pension
• Group life assurance (up to four times salary)
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan

Health & Wellbeing benefits:

• Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
• Counselling and support services
• Virtual GP access
• Cycle to work scheme*

Other benefits:

• Shopping and gym discounts via Medicash Extras
• Gifts for milestones
• One volunteering day annually
• Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation

* These benefits are provided via a salary sacrifice scheme and are subject to employee salary conditions.

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