At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audit teams, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality audit work.
- Company: Join a dynamic Top 20 Accountancy Practice in Newport.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, life assurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Post-qualification audit experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Location: Newport
Position: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Our Client
Autograph are working alongside a leading, dynamic, Top 20 Accountancy Practice based in Newport. The Newport office is recruiting an audit senior to join its growing audit team. They harness global intelligence and combine this with local presence and knowledge to share technical and commercial insight.
The opportunity
The Audit Senior will be the key member of the Business Advisory Department. They will be the first point of contact for the client during fieldwork and will be responsible for managing and assisting the audit team on-site. They will also be responsible for keeping management up to date on the status of the fieldwork.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical development;
- Identify key audit risks based on the background knowledge, thorough research, preliminary results and discussions with the client, and ensure appropriate work is done to address those;
- Review audit working papers of junior members of the team during fieldwork;
- Lead fieldwork teams on larger or higher risk audit clients;
- Being the first point of contact for the client whilst on-site and ensure any remaining queries are dealt with promptly even after the fieldwork has ended;
- Identify any areas of weakness in the client’s system & controls and making reasonable recommendations for improvements;
- Data processing and reconciliations both at clients premises and in the office;
- Raise any potential time overruns with the manager as they are identified;
- Be responsible for clearing review points and addressing any follow up queries until the date the audit report is signed.
The ideal candidate
- Ideally a proficient user of Pro Audit (auto automation) and CCH Accounts Production;
- Must have a good amount of post-qualification Audit experience;
- Experience as senior overseeing juniors on audits;
- Manage the fieldwork team, allocating the appropriate level of work to more junior members of staff;
- Highly developed organisational skills;
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to the audit fieldwork team;
- Discuss difficult/contentious matters with the client directly on-site;
- Present yourself in a professional manner to the client at all times, including being appropriately dressed and communicating in an appropriate manner.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Life assurance (2 x salary)
- ICAEW/ACCA subscriptions paid
- Flexible working
Next steps:
If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Samantha on 01454 550882 or samantha@autographrecruitment.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Audit Senior in Saffron Walden employer: Autograph Specialist Recruitment
Join a leading independent accountancy practice in Newport, where a supportive and collaborative culture fosters employee growth and development. With modern open-plan offices and a commitment to delivering high-quality audit and advisory services, this firm offers a flexible environment that encourages career progression and the opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio. Experience a rewarding career as an Audit Manager, where your contributions will be valued and recognised in a forward-thinking team.
Contact Details:
Autograph Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
