Corporate Senior Audit

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Auditor to join their Corporate Department. The role involves conducting audits from start to finish, supervising junior staff, and preparing financial accounts. This position offers a great opportunity for a qualified ACA or ACCA professional with strong audit experience to enhance their career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of audit experience required.
• Knowledge of audit/accounting standards (FRS102, Companies Act 2006).
• Ability to build good client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct company audits from planning through completion.
• Supervise and support junior members of the audit team.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified

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 supervising/supporting 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, particularly FRS102, FRS 105, and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Some knowledge of or interest in corporation tax is desirable.
4. Knowledge of income tax is desirable but not essential.
5. Knowledge of charities is 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 is 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 to build rapport at various levels.
12. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload efficiently while exceeding client expectations.