Vacancy – Audit Senior/Audit Assistant Manager – Harrogate

SMH Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking an Audit Senior or Assistant Manager to join their growing audit team in Harrogate. This role involves leading audit fieldwork, preparing financial statements, and providing client care. Ideal candidates will have ACA or ACCA qualifications, client facing experience, and a strong technical background. The firm offers a competitive salary between £39–49k, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits including holidays and health plans.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Payment of professional memberships

Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Life Assurance – 4x salary

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and leading external audits in an accountancy practice.
• Client facing experience is essential.
• Enthusiastic about the role and potential for the future.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit fieldwork teams and planning of assignments.
• Preparing statutory financial statements primarily under UK GAAP.
• Coaching juniors and providing constructive feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent time management

Client facing experience

Good technical knowledge

Knowledge of FRS 102

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Experience of audit software

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

MyWorkpapers

Job description

The role

An excellent progression opportunity for a qualified audit senior or assistant manager looking to progress in management to join our growing audit team covering Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

Support with progression and new challenges will be given, and the growing business provides many opportunities for an expanding role.

About Us

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance.

We have over 150 employees across our 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.

As we continue to grow as a business, we strive to be guided by our core behaviours:

• Client Centric
• One Firm
• Caring – doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities

With clients and our people at the forefront of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

Overview

To provide efficient support and assistance to directors and managers, ensuring that deadlines are met, technical work is carried out in accordance with the firm’s procedures, and the highest standard of client care is maintained.

The role takes responsibility for the completion of audit and accounting assignments for our client base, in accordance with the firm’s technical standards and procedures.

Job Purpose

• Leading audit fieldwork teams, including:
  • Planning and budgeting of assignments prior to commencement
  • Completion of the audit work on key risk areas
  • Liaising with clients to resolve any queries, escalating more complex matters to manager/director
  • Reviewing work undertaken by trainees, ensuring it is ready for manager/director review
  • Working to and meeting internal and external deadlines
• Preparing statutory financial statements (primarily UK GAAP) and drafting tax computations
• Coaching juniors and providing constructive feedback on the quality of their work and performance to promote best practice
• Providing excellent client care
• Assisting with billing and oversight of recoveries
• Ensuring the firm’s quality assurance procedures are maintained
• Identifying marketing opportunities both for additional services with existing clients and introducing new clients to the firm, including starting to build your own external networks

The Person

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Enthusiastic about the role and potential for the future
• Client facing experience
• Good technical knowledge and commitment to quality

Skills And Experience

• Experience of planning and leading external audits in an accountancy practice
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and (ideally) Charities SORP
• Client facing experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience of audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified

Responsibilities

The SMH Group believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities:

• Salary: £39–49k depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30). Hours may vary and travel will be required for audit visits
• Flexible working around core hours (10:30–16:00) when in office
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Payment of professional memberships
• Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
• Life Assurance – 4x salary
• Various staff incentives – client referral scheme, Google review reward
• Staff discount on Wills, LPA’s and residential mortgages
• Regular social events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party

How to apply

Send your CV to [e-mail]