Audit Senior

Job Title:
Audit Senior
Location:
Loughton
Package:
Up to 55k, 25 days holiday +BH, wellness allowance, progression routes and more
Working Hours:
Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

An excellent opportunity is available within a highly reputable medium sized, top 100, Accountancy Practice in Loughton. This practice are highly experience across the past 75 years, and has remained independent. They work with a diverse portfolio of client across different industries, and sizes, both locally and internationally

Within this role you will be taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery of audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified auditor looking to establish themselves, and progress within a top 100 practice

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, in accordance with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodology.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.
• Identify key audit risks and accounting issues promptly, and communicate these clearly to the Audit Manager and engagement Partner.
• Manage the on-site and remote audit process, including allocating work, monitoring progress and keeping assignments on timetable and within budget.
• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members, providing clear instructions and timely, constructive feedback.
• Liaise professionally with clients, build effective working relationships and obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner.
• Clear review points promptly, follow through outstanding matters and help deliver a complete, well-organised final audit file with minimal unresolved queries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable UK accounting and company law requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely time recording, monitor assignment recovery and provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams where input is required for the audit assignment.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, comply with the firm's CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies, and apply professional scepticism throughout each assignment.
• Be alert to developments in clients' businesses, identify potential additional service opportunities and undertake other tasks reasonably required for the effective running of the audit department.

• Should be ACA or ACCA qualified, or very close to qualification
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice and auditing experience
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confident client communication and team supervision skills
• Strong IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software

• 45,000- 55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
• Wellbeing allowance of 400 per annum
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Life assurance scheme
• Employer pension scheme, with companies contribution increasing with length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages