Senior Audit Lead — Plan, Deliver & Guide Clients

Ellacotts Accountants; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellacotts Accountants in Kettering is seeking a qualified ACA or ACCA individual to lead high-quality audit assignments for clients. You'll support managers, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with audit standards.

The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Successful candidates will have recent audit experience within a practice environment and be proficient with accounting software such as Inflo and Xero.

Qualifications

• Recent audit and accounts experience within a practice environment.
• Experience of leading assignments and supervising junior staff.
• In-depth knowledge of UK auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise audit assignments, ensuring standards are met.
• Prepare audit files, working papers, and statutory accounts.
• Liaise with clients to gather information for audit assignments.

Skills

Audit planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Inflo

MWP

Xero

Job description

Ellacotts Accountants in Kettering is seeking a qualified ACA or ACCA individual to lead high-quality audit assignments for clients. You'll support managers, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with audit standards.

The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Successful candidates will have recent audit experience within a practice environment and be proficient with accounting software such as Inflo and Xero.