About this role
Are you a part-qualified auditor looking for a role where you can take on real responsibility, develop your technical skills, and build meaningful client relationships?
Our client is a well-respected and growing UK accountancy practice looking for an Audit Semi-Senior to join their Audit and Assurance team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the delivery of audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors, with progressive responsibility as your confidence and capability grow.
What You'll Be Doing Supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion, in line with UK auditing standards and the firm's methodologyCompleting allocated audit sections and producing clear, well-organised working papers that document evidence obtained and conclusions reachedDeveloping a solid understanding of key audit risks and accounting issues, escalating matters promptly to the Audit Senior, Manager or PartnerTaking ownership of the timely completion of assigned work and, where appropriate, helping to coordinate the work of more junior colleaguesCoaching and guiding trainees on audit assignments, escalating any technical or performance concerns to senior colleaguesBuilding effective working relationships with clients, liaising professionally to obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely mannerClearing review points promptly, following up on outstanding matters and maintaining a well-organised, complete audit fileAssisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting schedules in line with UK accounting and company law requirementsMaintaining accurate time recording, working within assignment budgets and providing regular progress updates to the Audit Senior and ManagerWorking collaboratively with colleagues across Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams as requiredKeeping technical knowledge current, applying professional scepticism throughout and complying with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policiesStaying alert to developments in clients' businesses and communicating potential service opportunities to senior colleagues What We're Looking For Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualificationRecent, demonstrable external audit experience gained in a UK accountancy practiceDeveloping knowledge of audit methodology and UK financial reporting requirementsStrong attention to detail and an enquiring, questioning mindsetGood organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlinesClear and professional communication skills, both with clients and colleaguesA collaborative, supportive approach to teamwork Nice to Have Exposure to a multi-sector client portfolioExperience supporting or coaching more junior team members Why Join Our client offers genuine career progression within a firm that takes its people's development seriously. You'll have access to:
Flexible and agile working, underpinned by a strong commitment to employee wellbeing25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of serviceA £400 annual wellbeing allowance to spend as you chooseA paid day off on your birthdayA paid volunteering day each yearLife assurance schemeEmployer pension scheme, with contributions increasing in line with your serviceCycle to work scheme and season ticket loanEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packagesOpportunities to get involved in social, charitable and environmental initiatives
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