Senior Audit Associate

Location: Stourbridge

The Role

We are recruiting for a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stourbridge, who are looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Audit Associate to join their growing audit team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing audits from planning through to completion, while also supporting and developing junior members of the team. You’ll be working with a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors and will have regular exposure to client-facing responsibilities.

Please note:

This role requires previous experience working within a UK accounting firm / chartered accountancy practice.
Applications without this experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and perform audit assignments from planning through to completion

* Carry out audit fieldwork and ensure compliance with UK auditing standards

* Prepare financial statements under FRS 102 from clients’ trial balances

* Review financial statements and supporting schedules

* Supervise, support and coach junior team members on audit engagements

* Act as a key point of contact for clients, resolving queries efficiently

* Identify improvement opportunities and provide value-added recommendations

* Attend client premises for on-site audits as required

Requirements

* ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

* Proven audit experience within a UK accountancy practice (essential)

* Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards

* Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills

* Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

* Competent with audit software and Microsoft Office

* Experience using iRIS for accounts preparation is desirable

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary, dependent on experience

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Pension scheme and additional benefits