Audit Semi Senior in London

Kreston Reeves is a leading professional services firm dedicated to providing exceptional audit services to our clients. With a commitment to excellence and integrity, we strive to deliver high-quality audit solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients.

About the role:

• Participate in audit planning meetings; preparation or delegation of key client audit work in line with agreed budget ensuring adherence to The KR Way standards of performance document (in particular The Life of an Audit).
• Liaise with Audit senior or Assistant Manager where necessary on complex or key areas; monitor work progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each key task or phase.
• Prepare specific aspects of audit files including audit programmes, sampling forms, debtors/sales, creditors, bank, P&L reviews, wages, stock (excluding complex areas), investments, fixed assets, VAT, opening balances, system notes, use of data analytics, etc.
• Prepare completion section consulting with more senior team members on Going Concern, estimates & fraud where appropriate; assistance with planning & completion sections as delegated.
• Regular & timely communication of progress and workload with the audit senior/assistant manager/manager as appropriate; completion of job appraisal forms; application of learnings from one audit to the next; clearance of manager & appropriate RI review points.

Client, Internal and External Organisational Contact:

• Act as a key point of contact for nominated clients during audit field work; return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within required deadline and ensure promises are kept wherever possible.
• Discuss audit queries with client contacts where appropriate.

Leadership, People Management and Development:

• Support assistants who are involved in production and delivery of audit work; ensure clear task plans & milestones for each piece of audit work.
• Provide feedback to all team members involved in specific audit work on adherence to standards, errors, learnings and opportunity to add value.

What we're looking for:

• ACA/ACCA Part Qualified.

What we can offer:

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 20.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying.
• Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Physical wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values.
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment.
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes.
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan.

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it’s adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing recruitment@krestonreeves.com. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we’re here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

About Kreston Reeves:

With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients' needs. We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice. Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions. We’re proud to be B CorpTM certified, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social and governance programme which is central to our purpose and vision. We actively encourage all our colleagues to give back to their local communities whenever they can.

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