Audit Senior

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Coventry

Join Jerroms
, a long-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice, as we continue to grow our teams in Coventry and Leamington Spa.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior to join a dynamic and supportive team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work with businesses across a range of sectors, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the audit process.

As an Audit Senior, you'll take responsibility for planning, leading and completing audit assignments from start to finish, ensuring work is delivered to the highest professional standards and within agreed timescales. You'll work closely with clients to understand their businesses, identify risks and provide valuable insights that support informed decision-making.

A significant part of the role will involve supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team. You'll review work, provide coaching and support professional development, helping to build a high-performing and collaborative team culture. You'll also work closely with Managers and Partners to contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm, maintaining exceptional levels of client service throughout.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with proven experience in external audit within a UK accountancy practice. You'll have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to client relationships. Ambitious and commercially aware, you'll be keen to develop your career within a firm that values expertise, collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

• Support on-site audits, assisting in executing the agreed plan and contributing to the effective management of resources and task allocation.
• Ensure audit quality, adhering to company policies and auditing standards while following best practices.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors, reviewing aspects of their work, providing support, and developing your own technical knowledge.
• Contribute to audit findings reports, helping to identify key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members.
• Develop client relationships, communicating effectively to support a smooth audit process and enhance client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines, understanding where multiple services are provided to clients and working with other teams to improve the overall client experience.
• Support team development, sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues, and contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Continue professional growth, proactively seeking learning opportunities, refining technical skills, and identifying ways to contribute more effectively to audit engagements.

• Soon to complete or completed ACA/ACCA studies
• Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process
• Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions
• Experience with Case Ware and CCH is beneficial but not required

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Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count
• We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.