Audit Senior

We are delighted to be working with a large independent accountancy practice that due to growth is looking to add an Audit Senior to its well established team. This role is great fit for a qualified accountant who is looking to work with a wide range of clients.

Client Details

Due to continued growth a multi award winning firm of business advisors and Chartered Accountants in Manchester firm are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join their established team. This Practice foster a culture of excellence and as such, they have a high number of very talented, long serving members of staff. You will be given a lot of responsibility early on which will really enhance your career development and you will have all the tools available to you to achieve & exceed your goals.

Description

• Assisting and advising the audit team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning.
• Managing and controlling audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales.
• Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget.
• Acting as a point of contact for engagement leads and clients, ensuring both are kept fully informed of any issues arising and the progress of the audit.
• Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team and complete audit file presented with review points cleared.
• Draft the audit opinion summary for the Manager and Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers.
• Leading and supervising an audit team, allocating work to team members and ensuring the team complete work to quality standards and in a timely manner.
• Providing on-the-job training to audit assistants.
• Considering the needs and skills of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities.
• Reviewing the work of seniors and providing informal feedback throughout the fieldwork stage.
• Providing constructive feedback for the completion of team member performance appraisals.
• Building strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly.
• Responding to the needs of clients and team members.
• Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans.
• Assisting with business development by working with audit colleagues and colleagues in other service lines.
• Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work.
• Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualification.
• Experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion.
• Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge.
• Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations.
• Takes ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive environment