Audit Senior - Woodford Green

Xeinadin Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Xeinadin Group is seeking an Audit Senior to join their Woodford Green team. This role involves leading audit assignments, ensuring compliance with standards, and nurturing client relationships. Successful candidates will be qualified accountants with a strong audit background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Qualified practice accountant with ACCA/ACA.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS.
• Experience in audit environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality work.
• Build strong client relationships and address queries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree level or CTS

Qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy Name
Audit Senior - Woodford Green

Vacancy No
VN1205

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Woodford Green

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Audit Senior to join our expanding team. As an Audit Senior, you will take a lead role in audit assignments, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards while building strong relationships with clients. This position demands an approachable and professional individual who understands client requirements and delivers exceptional service.

Key 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.

Key Requirements
• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• SORP charity experience (Audit and non-Audit experience)
• Educated up to degree level or CTS
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

Additional Requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Previous experience in audit within a 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 a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs