External Audit - Senior Associate

PwC; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Ireland in Belfast is seeking a Senior Associate to lead audits for a diverse portfolio across NI. You will manage assignments, coach teammates and deliver high-quality audit and assurance services for fast-growing clients in multiple sectors.

You will build strong client relationships, apply UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge, and work with the tax team to finalize figures on time. A ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification and ~3 years of Big 4/international practice are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised international accounting institution.
• At least 3 years practice accounting experience in a Big 4 firm or other international accounting firm.
• Detailed understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Business acumen to extract insights from market trends and advise clients.
• Relationship management to build quality relationships.
• Creative and proactive problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead an audit team and set the audit approach for the engagement within budget.
• Liaise onsite with clients to obtain information and identify risks.
• Identify key business risks and investigate audit issues to propose solutions.
• Research and resolve technical queries from clients.
• Collaborate with the tax department to finalise taxation figures on time.
• Keep managers informed on progress and budget for the audit.
• Report findings and raise issues impacting risk or budget.
• Prepare reports detailing issues and corrective actions.
• Review junior team members' work for quality and timeliness.
• Contribute as a collaborative team member and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Ambition

Coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

3+ years Big 4/international practice

UK GAAP & IFRS knowledge

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Our Belfast audit team is focused on working with some of Northern Ireland's largest and fastest growing busines s . We have an expanding team of professionals who provide audit and other assurance services to fast growing , dynamic and established sectors of the NI economy. We use our industry expertise an d experie nce to serve our clients who work across a range of industries; including R etail and Consumer, Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical, Hospitality , Technology, Information & Communications and Entertainment .

The Senior Associate role involves taking charge of a broad variety of aspects of audits from planning to completion. The Senior Associate is responsible for organi s ing and managing client assignments ; including the completion of assign ed tasks and project components as well as coaching, advising, and directing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead an audit team and set the audit approach to the engagement, which makes effective use of team members' skills and is within budget.
• Liaise onsite with clients to obtain relevant information in order to resolve any queries and to identify causes/risks on issues requiring further consideration.
• Identify the key business and audit risks of a client and investigate all audit issues to arrive at a solution or proposal
• Research and resolve technical queries from clients
• Work closely with the tax department to ensure that the taxation figures for the audit are finalised within the required time.
• Ensure Manager/Senior Managers (or relevant Partner) are informed on a regular basis on the progress of the audit and relevant issues in respect of budget constraints.
• Reporting on audit findings to the Managers/Senior Managers and Partners and in particular raise any issues arising during the audit which may impact on risk.
• Prepare reports detailing issues found and recommending corrective and preventative actions to resolve them .
• Review the work of junior team members to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assign ed tasks within agreed time frames .
• Work as an effective team member during an audit by communicating relevant issues, requesting feedback and coaching junior team members.

Education/Professional Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised international accounting institution
• At least 3 years practice accounting experience in a Big 4 firm or other international accounting firm.
• Detailed understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Business Acumen - use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the market and utilise this information to assist your clients in making innovative business decisions.
• Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Creative - demonstrate an ability to contribute to new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Enthusiastic team player with a passion to coach and encourage others to achieve their potential .
• Ambitious - demonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and d evelopment.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

W e believe that challenges are better solved together! We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC's perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC . ( https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html ).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status . We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge . ( https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/ )

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes , initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie .

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