Senior Audit Lead - Varied Portfolio & Growth

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 15 firm

Exposure to varied audit portfolio

Development opportunities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is recruiting for an Audit Senior to join an excellent Top 15 accountancy practice based in Maidstone. You’ll lead assignments from planning through to completion, maintain strong client relationships and support junior members of the audit team.

As an Audit Senior, you’ll monitor progress, liaise with managers and partners, and develop your technical knowledge in a varied audit portfolio.

Qualifications

• Relevant audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience leading assignments or taking responsibility for significant sections of an audit.
• A good understanding of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Confidence preparing working papers and supporting financial statements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in supporting junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading audit assignments, working closely with managers and partners.
• Undertaking audit fieldwork, identifying key risks and completing appropriate testing.
• Preparing audit files and financial statements ready for manager review.
• Supervising junior colleagues, reviewing their work and providing practical guidance.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and communicate progress.
• Identifying technical matters and discussing findings with the audit manager.
• Monitoring assignment progress against agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Supporting the completion process, ensuring outstanding points are resolved and files meet the firm’s quality standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationships

UK auditing standards

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

TPF Recruitment Ltd, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is recruiting for an Audit Senior to join an excellent Top 15 accountancy practice based in Maidstone. You’ll lead assignments from planning through to completion, maintain strong client relationships and support junior members of the audit team.

As an Audit Senior, you’ll monitor progress, liaise with managers and partners, and develop your technical knowledge in a varied audit portfolio.