Audit Senior

Hays PLC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking accountancy firm as an Audit Senior, where you will lead audits and provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote work. With a commitment to professional development, you'll maintain a high level of audit knowledge while managing a portfolio of clients. Enjoy a supportive culture within a modern office and the chance to grow your career in a firm that values work-life balance. If you're ready to take the next step in your audit career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

31 days of annual leave

35-hour work week

Modern open-plan office

Friendly and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a CA firm, ideally with audits for housing associations or charities.
• Working towards professional accountancy qualifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the audit process from planning to finalisation.
• Investigate controls and create audit finding reports.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualifications (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW)

Tools

FRS 102 Reporting Standards

Job description

Audit Senior

Your new company
Hays is happy to be partnering with an accountancy firm that is experiencing high levels of growth and is looking to add to their audit team. Are you passionate about providing personalised accountancy services and looking to take the next step in your career? This is a well-established CA firm which has been delivering exceptional service since the 19th century, catering to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, partnerships, companies, and not-for-profit organisations such as charities, housing associations, and credit unions. The firm offers a comprehensive service by integrating accounts, audit, tax, and business advice across various sectors, ensuring tailored solutions for each client.

Your new role
The role would be based either in Glasgow or Edinburgh, working on a hybrid basis. You would be leading audits both on and off-site, providing a hands-on approach to delivering a service exceeding customer expectations and supporting the management team. Your main responsibilities would be as follows:

1. Maintain a high degree of knowledge and awareness of audit, and attend training and development sessions where necessary.
2. Lead the whole audit process from planning to finalisation.
3. Investigate and determine causes and irregularities.
4. Investigate and assess controls and systems.
5. Create audit finding reports.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Prior experience working in a CA firm (ideally with experience auditing housing associations or charities, but this is not a must).
2. Have achieved, or are working towards, professional accountancy qualifications (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW etc.).
3. Knowledge of reporting standards such as FRS 102.
4. Excellent communication skills and client engagement skills.
5. Ability to multitask and manage a portfolio of clients while meeting deadlines.
6. Attention to detail as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. A positive attitude and good work ethic.
8. A strong desire to take the next step in your career!

What you'll get in return

1. Flexible working: to fit around your schedule.
2. Hybrid working: can work from home for 2 days per week.
3. Holidays: 31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
4. 35-hour work week: a good option for those looking for a role in audit that provides a healthy work-life balance.
5. A modern, open-plan office with a friendly and inclusive culture.
6. The chance to develop your career in a growing CA firm.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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