Senior Auditor

Proactive Personnel - Telford; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel agency is seeking a Senior Auditor responsible for leading audit engagements and supervising junior team members. The role involves planning, executing, and completing audits while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA qualifications and a minimum of 5 years of audit experience. Strong leadership and client relationship management skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the firm's growth and ensures high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in external audit within a professional practice environment.
• Experience managing audit assignments and supervising junior staff.
• Working knowledge of corporation tax and other financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Identify audit risks, perform risk assessments, and design audit procedures.
• Liaise with clients to obtain necessary information and provide audit findings.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Audit software (e.g. CaseWare, CCH, Mercia)

Job description

Senior Auditor

The Senior Auditor is responsible for leading audit engagements, supervising junior team members, and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services to a diverse client portfolio.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

The role involves planning, executing, and completing audits in compliance with professional standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the firm's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Delivery: Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring audits are completed on time and within budget.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP, FRS 102, etc.).
• Identify audit risks, perform risk assessments, and design audit procedures accordingly.
• Prepare and review audit working papers and ensure audit evidence supports audit conclusions.
• Liaise with clients to obtain necessary information and provide audit findings in a clear and professional manner.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior auditors and trainees; provide on-the-job coaching and contribute to staff development and performance feedback; ensure effective delegation and workload management within the team.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients during audit engagements; build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and service excellence; identify opportunities for value-added services and business development.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all audit work complies with the firm’s quality standards, ethical requirements, and relevant legislation; stay current with developments in accounting, auditing standards, and regulatory frameworks; support the firm’s commitment to continuous improvement and risk management processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified; Minimum of 5 years experience in external audit within a professional practice environment; Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and / or IFRS, auditing standards (ISA), and Companies Act requirements; Experience managing audit assignments and supervising junior staff; Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving xsabvtc skills.
• Desirable: Experience with audit software (e.g. CaseWare, CCH, Mercia); Exposure to a range of client sectors (e.g. manufacturing, not‑for‑profit, financial services); Working knowledge of corporation tax and other financial reporting requirements.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Taylor Butterfield at Proactive Personnel, Telford.