Senior Audit Professional | ACA/ACCA Qualified

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays included

Wellbeing allowance

Birthday off

Volunteering day

Life assurance

Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Essex is seeking an Audit Senior to lead day-to-day audit assignments for a varied client portfolio. Based in Loughton, you will plan, execute and supervise audits in line with UK standards and the firm’s methodology, delivering high-quality working papers and timely conclusions.

The role requires ACA or ACCA near completion, 3+ years in practice, strong technical knowledge, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or very close to qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice and auditing experience.
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident client communication and team supervision skills.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, in accordance with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodology.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.
• Identify key audit risks and accounting issues promptly, and communicate these clearly to the Audit Manager and engagement Partner.
• Manage the on-site and remote audit process, including allocating work, monitoring progress and keeping assignments on timetable and within budget.
• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members, providing clear instructions and timely, constructive feedback.
• Liaise professionally with clients, build effective working relationships and obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner.
• Clear review points promptly, follow through outstanding matters and help deliver a complete, well-organised final audit file with minimal unresolved queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable UK accounting and company law requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely time recording, monitor assignment recovery and provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams where input is required for the audit assignment.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, comply with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies, and apply professional scepticism throughout each assignment.
• Be alert to developments in clients' businesses, identify potential additional service opportunities and undertake other tasks reasonably required for the effective running of the audit department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

People supervision

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or close

Tools

Audit software

Accounts preparation software

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Essex is seeking an Audit Senior to lead day-to-day audit assignments for a varied client portfolio. Based in Loughton, you will plan, execute and supervise audits in line with UK standards and the firm’s methodology, delivering high-quality working papers and timely conclusions.

The role requires ACA or ACCA near completion, 3+ years in practice, strong technical knowledge, and excellent client communication.