Senior Auditor

bk plus; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts Scheme

Health & Wellbeing

24-hour online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Car scheme

Job summary

bk plus in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Audit Senior to head up our audit team. The role covers end-to-end engagements from planning and fieldwork through to completion for a varied client portfolio, with a focus on delivering high-quality, regulatory-compliant audits.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years in a professional audit environment, demonstrating leadership, clear communication, and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years in a professional audit environment.
• Experience in planning, fieldwork, and completion under UK GAAP.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the audit team to ensure comprehensive preparation that aligns with engagement objectives.
• Leading the execution of Audit Engagements by verifying compliance, assessing risk, and examining internal processes across varied client sectors.
• Mentoring junior staff and ensuring adherence to auditing standards with support from Audit Manager and RIs.
• Compiling detailed, high-quality audit reports with clear findings and recommendations for senior management.
• Preparing accounts under UK GAAP for client entities.
• Ensuring all audit activities comply with regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Serving as a key contact to nurture ongoing client relationships.

Skills

Audit leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

An opportunity has arisen at our dynamic, expanding firm of Accountants within our Stoke Central office for an Audit Senior with proven experience in audit to head up our audit team. This challenging, demanding, and exciting role involves managing the end-to-end audit process—from planning and fieldwork through to completion for a varied client portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the audit team to ensure comprehensive preparation that aligns with overall engagement objectives.
• Execution of Audit Engagements: Leading the execution phase by verifying compliance, assessing risk, and examining internal processes across varied client sectors.
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff—offering guidance to ensure strict adherence to auditing standards while being fully backed by a competent Audit Manager and Responsible Individuals (RIs).
• Compiling detailed, high-quality audit reports that clearly convey findings and actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Preparing accounts under UK GAAP for client entities.
• Ensuring all audit activities strictly comply with regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Serving as a key primary contact to nurture and build strong ongoing client relationships.

Requirements for the role:

• Qualifications & Experience: Ideally ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of experience working in a professional audit environment.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in audit planning, fieldwork, and completion under UK GAAP.
• Key Skills: Excellent communication, administration, and organizational abilities.
• Attributes: Strong leadership potential, a proactive attitude, and the ability to operate as a flexible team player.
• Logistics: Holds a valid driving license and has access to their own vehicle. In return for your expertise, we offer:
• Life Assurance: Death in service cover.
• Perks & Savings: Employee Discounts Scheme. Health & Wellbeing
• Full EAP platform with 24-hour online GP access.
• Cycle to Work scheme & access to a Green Car scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion at bk plus

At bk plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected, and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.