About this role
Are you an experienced auditor ready to step into full ownership of assignments, lead a team on the ground, and act as a trusted point of contact for your clients?
Our client is a well-respected and growing UK accountancy practice seeking a confident, technically strong Audit Senior to join their Audit and Assurance team. You'll take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of a varied portfolio of audit assignments across multiple sectors, working closely with Managers and Partners to ensure high-quality outcomes and meaningful client relationships.
What You'll Be Doing Planning and leading audit assignments from start to finish, in line with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodologyPreparing high-quality working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence gathered and conclusions reachedIdentifying key audit risks and accounting issues, communicating these clearly and promptly to the Audit Manager and engagement PartnerManaging the audit process, both on-site and remotely, including allocating work, tracking progress and keeping assignments on time and within budgetSupervising, coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members, offering clear guidance and constructive, timely feedbackBuilding and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, liaising professionally and obtaining audit evidence and responses in a timely mannerClearing review points efficiently, following up on outstanding matters and delivering a complete, well-organised final audit fileAssisting with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with UK accounting and company law requirements What We're Looking For Proven experience of leading external audit assignments within a UK accountancy practiceStrong technical knowledge of audit methodology and UK financial reporting requirementsExcellent attention to detail and a consistent, professional approach to scepticismStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneouslyConfident, professional communication skills with both clients and colleaguesDemonstrated ability to supervise and develop junior team membersGood IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software Nice to Have Exposure to a varied, multi-sector client portfolioExperience monitoring budgets and assignment recovery Why Join Our client is a firm where career progression is structured, wellbeing is taken seriously, and your contributions are genuinely valued. Benefits include:
Flexible and agile working, supported by a strong wellbeing ethos25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service£400 annual wellbeing allowance to use as you see fitA paid day off on your birthdayA paid volunteering day each yearLife assurance schemeEmployer pension scheme, with contributions growing in line with your length of serviceCycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
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