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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join an established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm in Lancaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional who enjoys leading audit assignments, building client relationships and working with a varied portfolio of businesses across different sectors.
- Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.
- Manage on-site audit fieldwork, ensuring assignments are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Prepare and review audit working papers, identifying key risks and ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards.
- Review financial statements and ensure compliance with FRS 102 and UK accounting requirements.
- Supervise and support junior auditors, providing technical guidance and reviewing their work.
- Liaise directly with clients throughout the audit process, developing strong working relationships.
- Identify potential weaknesses in internal controls and communicate findings to clients and senior colleagues.
- Monitor assignment progress, budgets and deadlines, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Work closely with Managers and Partners on more complex audit matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider practice to ensure clients receive a high-quality service.
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification.
- Previous external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.
- Experience leading or taking responsibility for audit assignments from planning through to completion.
- Good technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards, including FRS 102.
- Confidence communicating directly with clients and managing relationships.
- Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior colleagues would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A proactive and personable approach, with a genuine interest in developing your audit career.
- Competitive salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience.
- 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.
- Additional birthday day off.
- Option to buy or sell annual leave.
- Flexible working policy, subject to agreement.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
- Employee assistance programme and 24/7 GP access.
- Optional private medical insurance, dental cover and other healthcare benefits.
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, subject to qualifying service.
- Eye care, flu vaccinations and wellbeing support. xgikmsk
- Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers and brands.
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