Senior Audit Associate - Corporate Audit Team. LilyLifestyle

Seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the Corporate Audit team of a renowned accountancy firm, based on the western outskirts of Birmingham. The role is suited to someone who has qualified ACA or ACCA and has significant previous audit experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment where talented people can thrive and a competitive salary, comprehensive flexible benefits package and a flexible approach to working conditions.

• Working as part of a team, or the first point of contact for clients on a day‑to‑day basis, anticipating client needs, and communicating effectively with clients.
• Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, and demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, considering and managing risk in all interactions with clients.
• Producing work for the team leader, Manager and/or Partner review.
• Nurturing business development skills and identifying additional sales opportunities.
• Demonstrating an application and solution‑based approach to problem solving.
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes, making possible recommendations, and assisting with the preparation of Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client.
• Monitoring progress against the audit budget and being able to explain variances to the Manager.
• Potentially travelling to areas outside of the Midlands to support audit teams from other offices.
• Continuing to develop skills, building on existing knowledge.
• Coaching junior members of the team, providing guidance and assistance as required.

• Qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Significant auditing and accounting experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Sound understanding of UKGAAP and accounting principles.
• Corporate audit experience; experience with Non‑Profits and pensions is advantageous.
• Good general IT skills – Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ideally Case Ware.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Energy and enthusiasm with a desire for personal and career development.
• Willingness to travel to client site.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.