Corporate Senior Audit

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Senior Auditor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead audits from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with audit standards and the Companies Act 2006. You will supervise junior staff, conduct site visits, and prepare statutory accounts for non-audit SMEs. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment where you can build strong client relationships and contribute to improving policies and procedures. If you are passionate about audit and looking to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with 2-3 years of audit experience required.
• Strong knowledge of audit standards and the Companies Act 2006 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits from planning to completion as the audit senior.
• Supervise junior members and prepare statutory accounts for non-audit SMEs.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Audit experience

Knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105

Knowledge of Companies Act 2006

Knowledge of corporation tax

Knowledge of income tax

Knowledge of charities

IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Knowledge of accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero)

Knowledge of accounts production software (CCH)

Team supervision and review

Client relationship building

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

CCH

Job description

About the job Corporate Senior Audit

Purpose
Assisting in our Corporate Department and reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior will conduct company audits from planning through to completion.

Main Responsibilities

1. Working on audits as the audit senior.
2. Site visits at client's premises and to supervise and support junior members on-site visits.
3. Supervising and signing off the work of junior members of the audit team, reporting to the audit manager.
4. Planning the audit process, researching, reviewing current processes, and providing recommendations to enhance the client's policies and procedures.
5. Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations for non-audit SMEs.
6. Reporting directly to the manager or partner as required.

Skills Required

1. Qualified or part-qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 2-3 years of audit experience.
2. Knowledge of audit and accounting standards, in particular the requirements of FRS 102, FRS 105, and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Some knowledge of corporation tax desirable.
4. Knowledge of income tax desirable but not essential.
5. Knowledge of charities desirable.
6. IT skills including basic knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook.
7. Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero.
8. Knowledge of accounts production software such as CCH desirable but not essential.
9. Ability to show initiative and work within a team supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff.
10. Ability to build good client relationships.
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at various levels.
12. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while ensuring we exceed client expectations.