Audit & Financial Reporting Senior

Audit and Financial Reporting Senior

Location:

Plymouth

Workplace type:
On-site

Employment type:

Full-time

Main purpose of job:
To manage audit assignments and work with the team on-site and in the office to coordinate and deliver audit assignments.

Reports to:

Audit & Financial Reporting Associate Director

Department:
Audit

• Key role as part of a team on all the audits.
• Lead alongside the Audit Manager on client relationship and client point of contact for the audit service.
• Planning of the audits with the RI and Audit Manager, assessing risk and guiding the level of testing required in each area.
• Supervision of the audit teams to assist and develop individuals and form relationships with clients, with an on-site presence.
• Oversee the audit plan and ensure the team is on target each day.
• Understand reasons for work taking longer so this can be addressed via training or revised budgeting.
• Enthuse the team to enjoy their time on audit and add value to the client.
• Review and feedback to team on improvements needed.
• Supporting, training and developing Audit Trainees.
• Ensure the team meet deadlines agreed with the RI/Audit Manager and the client.
• Briefing of RI and Audit Manager on all key audit judgements.
• Closing meeting with the client and briefing of Client Partner.
• Develop the team's knowledge and ability by supporting the internal training programme and on the job training.
• Supporting the Client Partners, RI and Audit Manager to develop and build an audit team capable of growth.
• Committed to the culture and values of the firm and leading by example.

• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Develop knowledge through selection of relevant CPD.
• To act in accordance with the business' values and competency framework.
• Apply regulatory, legal, professional and ethical standards relating to engagements.

• Strong grasp of audit standards.
• Good working knowledge of Excel to prepare formula driven.
• Ability to communicate and ask for help where required.
• Passion to listen and learn new skills.
• Ability to help other team members with less experience.

• Having gained experience in a similar role with a practice environment.
• Part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified with 3 years within Audit is preferred.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Computer skills: MS Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook.
• CA / ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent (first time passes preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of IRIS and MyWorkpapers preferred.

• Proven experience with client handling and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply self-learning and develop technical knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive 'can do' approach.
• A pro-active personality with a drive to succeed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate high energy levels and enthusiasm.