Auditor

TESTQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Leicester is looking for an Auditor to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services. The role involves planning audits, assessing financial controls, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in audit, with strong knowledge of UK auditing standards and qualifications such as ACA or ACCA. This full-time position offers a salary of GBP 50,000 to 60,000 per annum along with potential part-time options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in audit or assurance.
• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute external audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Prepare detailed audit workpapers and documentation.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in audit or assurance

Knowledge of UK auditing standards

Experience with audit software

Strong analytical skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference: TQ2425_2421_461

Vacancy: 1

Job title: Auditor

Location: Leicester

Job Purpose

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company whose offerings spans over variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.
The Auditor is responsible for delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a portfolio of clients in accordance with UK audit regulations, accounting standards, and internal quality procedures. The role involves planning and executing audit assignments, assessing financial controls, identifying risk areas, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute external audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to ISA (UK) and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Perform analytical review procedures, substantive testing, sampling, and evaluation of evidence.
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Review existing internal controls, identify control weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare detailed audit workpapers and documentation to required professional standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during audit engagements.
• Provide clear explanations of audit findings, risk areas, and recommendations.
• Maintain strong professional relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure work complies with UK GAAP, IFRS, Companies Act requirements, and FRC audit standards.
• Prepare audit reports, management letters, and other assurance deliverables.
• Ensure audits are delivered on time and within budget.
• Supervise junior auditors and trainees, providing guidance and on-the-job coaching.
• Review work completed by team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Support the Audit Manager with workflow scheduling and engagement planning.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in audit or assurance.
• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or equivalent international accounting qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards, UK GAAP/IFRS, and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit assignments and managing client portfolios.
• Experience auditing clients across multiple sectors (e.g., finance, manufacturing, services).
• Experience using audit software such as CaseWare, CCH, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in conducting full-cycle external audits under ISA (UK) standards.
• Strong understanding of audit planning, risk assessment, materiality, and sampling methodologies.
• Ability to design and execute substantive procedures and controls testing.
• Experience identifying audit risks, control deficiencies, and designing appropriate responses.
• Ability to prepare and review complete audit files to required regulatory quality standards.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102/105) and IFRS frameworks.
• Understanding of Companies Act 2006 requirements.
• Familiarity with FRC Ethical Standards, including independence rules.
• Knowledge of sector-specific regulations (e.g., charity SORP, FCA-regulated entities), if applicable.
• Ability to analyse financial statements, identify anomalies, and interpret financial ratios.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, asset valuation, provisions, and financial disclosures.
• Experience drafting or reviewing financial statements and audit reports.
• Competency with audit software (e.g., CaseWare, CCH Audit Automation, Mercia, Pentana).
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, data analysis).
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite).
• Understanding of data extraction tools and electronic audit methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate internal control frameworks and identify design/operational weaknesses.
• Understanding of COSO internal control principles and risk management frameworks.
• Experience documenting process flows, walkthroughs, and control matrices.
• High-level skills in preparing working papers, audit evidence, and compliance documentation.
• Experience performing file reviews and ensuring compliance with ISQC 1 / ISQM 1 quality standards.
• Ability to prepare clear management letters and recommendations.
• Knowledge of specialist audits (e.g., Not-for-profit, FCA, pension schemes, academies).
• Familiarity with tax implications relevant to audit findings (CT, VAT awareness).
• Working knowledge of data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL, IDEA).

Other Key Skills

• Good analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A thorough approach and Self starter
• Focus on quality and delivery
• Working together in teams.
• Leadership and effective decision making.
• Flexible Attitude
• Excellent customer service

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.

Salary: GBP 50000 to 60000 per annum

Published Date: 01 Dec 2025

Closing Date: 31 Dec 2025

Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part time and Fixed Term option is available)