Audit Senior
Posted 4 days ago by Hays
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sutton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Audit Senior role at a leading accountancy firm involves managing diverse audit engagements, ensuring compliance with quality and budget standards, and supervising junior team members. The position requires a qualified accountant with significant audit experience and excellent communication skills. The firm offers career development opportunities and a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a range of complex audit assignments across various sectors.
- Prepare audit files, conduct planning activities, and lead or support fieldwork.
- Allocate tasks and oversee junior team members, providing guidance and training.
- Ensure audits are completed to a high standard, on schedule, and within budget.
- Supervise and evaluate work completed by less experienced staff.
- Utilise accounting software to generate accurate financial reports.
- Review and finalise statutory accounts under supervision.
- Review corporation tax computations for accuracy and compliance.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant or near to qualifying.
- At least three years' audit experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Confident, proactive, and ambitious.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sutton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Your new company A leading, dynamic and expanding accountancy firm, delivering expert financial solutions to entrepreneurial businesses and private clients. They are committed to investing in their employees, who leverage cutting-edge technology to consistently deliver exceptional value and exceed client expectations.
Your new role Lead Diverse Audit Engagements : Manage a range of complex audit assignments across various sectors, collaborating with managers and partners as needed. Audit Planning & Execution : Prepare audit files, conduct planning activities, and lead or support fieldwork to ensure thorough and efficient audits. Team Supervision & Development: Allocate tasks and oversee junior team members, offering guidance, training, and performance reviews to support their growth. Quality & Budget Compliance: Ensure audits are completed to a high standard, on schedule, and within budget parameters set by Directors. Review & Oversight: Supervise and evaluate work completed by less experienced staff to maintain quality and consistency. Financial Reporting: Utilise accounting software to generate accurate reports for managers, directors, and clients. Statutory Accounts Review: Review and finalise statutory accounts under the supervision of your Line Manager. Tax Compliance: Review corporation tax computations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant or near to qualifying with at least three years' audit experience. You will possess excellent communication skills and be confident, proactive and ambitious.
What you'll get in return Excellent career development opportunities in a fast-growing firm.Hybrid and flexible working.25 days holiday = bank holidays. Pension + private medical scheme.
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