Azets Histon - Audit Senior

Michael Page; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Cambridge is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit assignments from planning to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance. You will mentor junior staff, review financial statements, and communicate progress clearly to clients.

Successful candidates will have professional accounting qualifications or equivalent auditing experience, strong knowledge of auditing standards and regulations, and a proven ability to manage multiple engagements with attention to detail and quality.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications or equivalent auditing experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial regulations.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related documentation.
• Provide support to junior team members during audits.
• Communicate with clients and provide progress updates.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions.
• Ensure audits are completed within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with other departments for seamless service.
• Maintain knowledge of auditing standards and regulations.

Skills

Auditing standards

Client engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Client Details

A professional services company based in Cambridge.

Description

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members during audits.
• Communicate effectively with clients, addressing queries and providing updates on progress.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Ensure all audit work is completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards and industry regulations.

Profile

A successful Audit Senior should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications or equivalent experience in auditing.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial regulations.
• Experience in managing multiple client engagements effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• The ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members.

Job Offer

• Salary between £41,000 and £47,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role in the professional services industry.
• Located in Cambridge with opportunities to grow within the field.

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