Audit Senior​/Supervising Senior

In a nutshell

Are you a qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA audit professional looking to take the next step in your career? At PKF Francis Clark, you'll have the opportunity to lead interesting and varied audit assignments, develop strong client relationships, and mentor junior colleagues, all while enjoying a genuine work-life balance and clear progression opportunities.

We’ve been recognised as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to supporting ambitious people throughout their careers.

As part of our Professional Practices team, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of law firm clients and gain strong sector specialist knowledge. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where you’ll have the autonomy to make an impact while benefiting from the support and expertise across the firm. Experience with law firm clients would be beneficial but is certainly not essential as training on sector specific matters will be provided.

• Planning and delivering statutory audits for a portfolio of law firm clients
• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Managing audit teams on-site and remotely, ensuring quality and deadlines are met
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Identifying technical and commercial issues and providing practical solutions
• Supporting managers and partners with complex assignments and advisory projects
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
• Coaching, mentoring and developing trainees and qualified colleagues
• Preparing audit files and reports for manager and partner review
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Professional Practices team

• ACA or ACCA qualified/part-qualified
• Strong statutory audit experience gained within a professional practice environment
• Experience leading audits and managing client relationships
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and audit methodology
• Able to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing others
• Professional, client-focused and commercially aware
• Comfortable using modern audit and accounting software
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car

As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way that’s right for you.

Established in 1919, we’ve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture.

We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a flexible approach to hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development.

For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations.

We’re a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, we’re one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.

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