Qualifed Audit Senior

Hays PLC; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking firm in Banbury is seeking an Audit Senior to enhance its corporate department. This role involves leading audit and assurance tasks while managing client relationships and ensuring efficient service delivery. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong audit background and excellent communication skills. The company prioritizes employee well-being, offering competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a dynamic team that values excellence and innovation in the audit sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options

Private medical insurance

Birthday leave

Health and well-being support programs

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

Life insurance benefits

Social events and charity engagement opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience in a practice setting.
• Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning and fieldwork, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Build strong client relationships while managing budgets effectively.

Skills

Audit Planning

Audit Fieldwork

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Budgetary Control

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

Audit senior wanted for leading Oxfordshire firm

Audit Senior - Corporate Department
Banbury
Competitive, DOE
Permanent, Full-time

A growing corporate department within a well-established firm is seeking an Audit Senior to join its dynamic audit and accounts team. In this role, you will support managers and directors in delivering professional accountancy and audit services to a diverse client base.

The Role

This position primarily focusses on audit and assurance work, with occasional responsibilities in statutory accounts preparation, corporate taxation, and personal taxation. Clients operate across various industries, including the not-for-profit sector, offering a broad range of experiences.

You will be responsible for completing tasks accurately and meeting deadlines to ensure efficient and cost-effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning - Identifying audit risks, setting materiality, and designing appropriate tests.
• Audit Fieldwork - Leading and mentoring a team, applying professional judgment in key decisions, and ensuring audit documentation is clear and sufficient.
• File Completion - Summarising key audit findings for director review.
• Client Relationships - Building strong partnerships to deliver effective audits and accounts.
• Communication - Maintaining consistent and effective dialogue with managers and the audit team.
• Budgetary Control - Managing budgets proactively and keeping stakeholders informed.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing limited company accounts for managerial and director review.
• Drafting corporation tax computations for review.
• Completing personal tax returns.

About You

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with at least three years of audit experience in a practice setting. You should have prior experience planning and completing audits, a self-driven and results-oriented approach, and a commitment to professional development. Strong communication and IT skills are essential, with familiarity with software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel being advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to client premises (valid driving licence preferred).

What's Offered:

Join a strong, dynamic, and professional business that prioritises employee well-being and client excellence. The company offers:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Private medical insurance.
• Birthday leave.
• Health and well-being support programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Life insurance benefits.
• Social events and charity engagement opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Internal career progression opportunities.

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