Audit Senior - Public Sector

Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company?; Interested in working with an industry varied client base across the SME market?;Want a career where no two days are the same?

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and work across the central and local government, NHS and police sectors.

The opportunity

As a Senior at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:

• Work hand in hand with the Managers, Directors and Partners to shape, lead and manage the Public Sector Audit Team in England, alongside our extensive sector expertise within Azets in Scotland
• Take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your manager
• Support in delivering revenue and profitability targets
• Develop enduring client relationships

Our vacancies for the next generation of public sector audit specialists are quickly being filled. We have opportunities for individuals based in London and Birmingham.

For us, the diverse personal attributes of each of our people is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We're looking for someone who wants to join a family of like-minded individuals and be more than just a team member.

You will be an advocate for always enhancing audit quality, whilst simultaneously taking an active lead role in sector development.

In addition, the right candidate will have the opportunity to shape the infrastructure required nationally to deliver our fast growing public sector audit business across the UK. This will include opportunities to support on all aspects of our audit business, from people leadership, quality assurance, value for money, sector-specific training, technical specialisms and more, working across local government, central government and the NHS.

Day to day duties

• Heavily involved in the completion of audit fieldwork/planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, normally on site at client premises
• Responsibility for the planning and completion of audit assignments, whilst ensuring audit files have appropriate and sufficient documentation
• Highlight high level risk areas or matters of concern to the Partner/Manager whilst using a significant degree of your own judgement
• Planning the execution and finalisation of the audit assignments for Partner/Manager review

What are we looking for?

• Working knowledge of IFRS, International Auditing Standards and Value for Money
• ACA/ACCA/CA/CIPFA or equivalent qualified
• Experience of auditing clients within the public sector and the ability to manage a portfolio of clients whilst also ensuring successful contract management.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior members

We offer exceptional training support and a commitment to invest in your future. We believe it is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success". We will work with you to develop clear, genuine career progression tailored to your ambitions. We are a progressive and encouraging firm and believe that change is a good thing.

The relationship that we have with our colleagues is of the upmost importance to us as a business. Your voice is important to us. Attracting and retaining the right people who will deliver the level of service that our clients expect is key to both our and your success.

We offer training and development opportunities to all employees and nurture talent from all backgrounds. This helps us to grow our own and bring out the very best in people.

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK

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The future of public sector audit is yours to build. Different insights. Different ideas. It’s different with Azets.

Audit & Assurance, Senior, ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/ICAS Qualified

Audit Senior - PublicSector

London or Birmingham