Azets Histon - Audit Senior

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

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in Cambridge seeks an Audit Senior to own audits from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements.

You will guide junior staff, review financial statements, communicate with clients, and identify process improvements while meeting timelines and budgets.

This permanent role offers a clear path to progression within a professional services group, with exposure to diverse client engagements in the Cambridge market.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior staff

Client engagement management

Auditing standards knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualifications

Job description

As an Audit Senior in Cambridge within the professional services industry, you will take ownership of auditing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance for clients. This role is key to keeping financial operations running smoothly and supporting overall business goals.

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.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.