Senior Auditor

George Andrews; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established team of Business Advisors and Chartered Accountants seeks a Senior Auditor in Gloucester. The role involves supporting client audits, managing portfolios, and enhancing team capabilities, offering competitive salary and benefits within a growing firm.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Twenty-four days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Participation in staff events and charity volunteering days

Flexible or part-time work opportunities

Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being

Qualifications

• Solid team player with the ability to make key decisions.
• Responsible for managing client portfolio.
• Effective communicator with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the audit process ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Be the primary contact for clients and understand their needs.
• Train junior team members and lead small teams.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Time Management

Team Leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (near or partial)

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 a professional and conscientious audit senior, who is a solid team player with the ability to make key decisions. You'll need to understand and interpret clients' accounts, demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, and possess superb communication skills to develop excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Associate Director/Manager in delivering the audit process in a timely manner, ensuring documentation is completed to standard and audit risks are considered.
• Acting as the initial point of contact for clients, understanding their requirements, answering questions, and holding meetings as needed.
• Helping to train and develop junior team members, including conducting 1-2-1s and appraisals, providing feedback on quality and efficiency, with potential to lead a small team.
• Delivering accurate information to clients, ensuring controls meet audit standards and regulations.
• Evaluating existing processes, identifying issues, and implementing solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Committing to ongoing learning, including staying updated on work efficiencies, technology, standards, regulations, and industry trends, and participating in professional development.

Requirements

• Near or partial ACA or ACCA qualification, with an interest in audit.
• Experience with various audit cases, understanding standards and regulations.
• A responsible individual who owns and manages their client portfolio.
• Effective communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and provide appropriate advice.
• Reliable with good time management skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and open to testing new approaches.
• Interest in corporate volunteering opportunities.

What You Will Get in Return

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an expanding firm.
• Exposure to diverse clients.
• Influence and innovation in work approaches.
• Potential for flexible or part-time work.
• Competitive salary (£56,000 - £56,001), regularly reviewed.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Twenty-four days' paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Participation in staff events and charity volunteering days.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting your personal and professional well-being.
• Salary: £56,000 - £56,001 per annum + hybrid working, excellent benefits, car allowance.