Senior Auditor / Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Senior Auditor or Assistant Manager to join their dynamic audit team. This role offers the opportunity to lead audits for diverse clients while managing and training a team of juniors. You will utilize advanced audit techniques and ensure compliance with industry standards, all while enjoying generous benefits including hybrid working. If you are passionate about auditing and looking for long-term career development, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Must possess ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in leading audits and managing teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train audit semi-seniors and juniors.
• Perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
• Draft and review financial statements and audit reports.

Skills

Auditing

Financial Reporting

Team Management

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Senior Auditor / Assistant Manager, Godalming

Employer: Top 20 Accountancy Practice

TPF Recruitment is working with a prestigious Top 20 accountancy practice seeking a Senior or Assistant Manager to join their audit team in Godalming. You will lead audits for a diverse range of small to medium-sized clients, managing a team of juniors and collaborating with managers to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery. This role offers long-term career development and exposure to various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train audit semi-seniors and juniors, ensuring quality and development.
• Perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
• Utilize advanced audit techniques, including substantive testing and analytical procedures.
• Draft and review financial statements and audit reports, communicating findings to supervisors and managers.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Complete weekly timesheets and monitor expense and timesheet submissions.
• Conduct staff appraisals for juniors post-audit.
• Oversee audit planning and testing, reviewing junior work and providing feedback.
• Design efficient and thorough audit tests.
• Deliver audit files that require minimal review.
• Collaborate with the tax department on provisions, computations, and returns.
• Prepare and review key audit documents, including highlights and going concern assessments.
• Ensure completeness of audit files, including sensitivity analysis and risk assessments.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Experience in leading audits and managing teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in auditing and financial reporting.
• Motivated, independent, and team-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management.
• Benefits include generous annual leave, hybrid working, life insurance, and critical illness cover.

For more information, contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment.