Qualifed Audit Senior

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Senior to enhance its dynamic audit and accounts team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in audit and assurance work while supporting a diverse client base across various sectors, including not-for-profit. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with substantial audit experience and a proactive approach. You'll play a crucial role in audit planning, fieldwork, and client relationship management, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits. Join a firm that values professional growth and employee well-being in a supportive environment.

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.
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Identifying audit risks and designing appropriate tests.
• Leading a team and ensuring clear audit documentation.
• Building strong partnerships to deliver effective audits.

Skills

Audit Planning

Audit Fieldwork

Client Relationships

Communication Skills

Budgetary Control

IT Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

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

Overview

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

Role

This position primarily focuses 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.

Responsibilities

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

Additional Responsibilities

1. Preparing limited company accounts for managerial and director review.
2. Drafting corporation tax computations for review.
3. 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.

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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