Rowland Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded accountancy and advisory firm seeking an ambitious Audit Senior to join its growing audit team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified ACA/ACCA professional who enjoys combining technical audit work with client interaction, team leadership and exposure to a varied portfolio of businesses.
Working alongside Managers and Partners, you will play a key role in delivering audit assignments for a broad portfolio of SME, mid-market and entrepreneurial clients across multiple sectors.
You will take ownership of audit engagements, assist in the supervision of junior team members and develop strong client relationships whilst gaining exposure to increasingly complex assignments.
This role offers the ideal platform for an individual looking to progress towards Audit Manager level in the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
- Liaising directly with clients to coordinate audit fieldwork and information requests.
- Identifying audit risks and ensuring appropriate testing is carried out.
- Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team.
- Providing coaching, support and training to trainees and assistants.
- Preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit documentation.
- Managing multiple assignments simultaneously and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Monitoring budgets and highlighting potential issues to management.
- Building strong working relationships with clients and becoming a trusted day-to-day contact.
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional value and support to clients.
- Working closely with Managers and Partners on larger and more complex engagements.
Ideal Candidate:
- ACA or ACCA qualification (or finalist nearing qualification).
- Practice experience within audit and accounts.
- Experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior staff.
- Good knowledge of UK auditing and financial reporting standards.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commercial awareness and a client focused approach.
- A genuine desire to continue learning and progressing within practice.
What's on Offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional leave.
- Clear progression pathway towards Assistant Manager and Manager level.
- Ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Exposure to a broad and high quality client base.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support and recognition programmes.
This role would suit an Audit Senior who enjoys taking ownership of client work, mentoring junior team members and building long term relationships with businesses. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of clients whilst developing the technical and commercial skills needed to progress into management.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Louisa Rowland.