Senior Auditor

George Andrews; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established team of Business Advisors in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Auditor to support audit delivery and client management. The ideal candidate will possess ACA or ACCA qualifications and experience in audit, along with strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development within an expanding firm, offering a competitive salary, flexible working options, and involvement in charity volunteering.

Benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Exposure to various clients

Possibility of flexible working or part time hours

Competitive salary monitoring

Contributory pension scheme

24 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Involvement in staff events and charity volunteering days

Qualifications

• Newly or partly ACA or ACCA qualified with interest in audit.
• Experience with a variety of audit cases and understanding of relevant standards.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director/Manager in audit delivery.
• Act as initial client contact to understand requirements.
• Train and develop junior team members.
• Ensure accurate information and compliance with audit standards.
• Identify problems in processes and propose solutions.
• Commit to personal growth and learning.

Skills

Audit process understanding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Client relationship management

Flexibility and initiative

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (newly or partly)

Job description

For our client, a well-established team of Business Advisors and Chartered Accountants with offices in Gloucester, Lydney and Cheltenham, we are looking to find a Senior Auditor.

The business handles all aspects of advisory, audit and tax, as well as offering probate and wealth management services.

About You

We're looking for professional and conscientious audit senior, who's a solid team player with the ability to make key decisions.

You'll need to be able to understand and interpret clients' accounts, and demonstrate accuracy and real attention to detail. You should have a driven approach and possess superb communication skills which enable you to develop excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Associate Director/Manager in delivering the audit process in a timely manner. Ensuring all documentation is completed to the correct standard and audit ris has been considered.
• Acting as the initial point of contact for clients, understanding their requirements, answering questions, holding meetings as required.
• Helping to train and develop junior members of the team, including conducting 121s and appraisals, plus giving feedback on jobs with regards to quality and time spent. Within the role there may be the opportunity to lead and manage a small team.
• Delivering reliable and accurate information to clients, ensuring controls are in place to meet audit standards and regulations.
• Evaluating existing processes, identifying problems and implementing solutions. Encouraging feedback from the team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Being committed to ongoing learning and personal growth, including keeping up to date on work efficiencies, technology, accounting standards, tax regulations, code of ethics, industry trends. Taking part in professional development training.

Requirements

• You're newly or partly ACA or ACCA qualified, with a keen interest in audit.
• You've got experience in dealing with a variety of audit cases and you understand the standards and regulations to be adhered to.
• You're a focussed individual who takes ownership and responsibility for your client portfolio.
• You're an open & effective communicator - you're really good with people, and enjoy talking to both clients and colleagues.
• You can look at the bigger picture, and give advice appropriate to clients' circumstances.
• You're reliable and have good time management skills.
• You're flexible, show initiative and are willing to test out new approaches.
• You're keen to get involved with corporate volunteering opportunities.

What you will get in return:

• An excellent opportunity for personal and professional development within an expanding firm
• Exposure to a wide variety of different clients
• The chance to have your voice heard and experiment with new ways of doing things
• The possibility of flexible working or part time hours
• A competitive salary which will be regularly monitored and reviewed
• A contributory pension scheme
• Twenty four days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Involvement in staff events and charity volunteering days