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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a leading accountancy practice in Preston. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional looking to take ownership of audit assignments, work with a varied portfolio of clients and develop their career towards Audit Manager level.
- Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
- Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, including larger businesses and corporate groups.
- Supervise and review the work of junior auditors, providing guidance, coaching and technical support.
- Identify and assess audit risks, developing appropriate testing strategies and audit procedures.
- Review financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant UK accounting and auditing standards.
- Work on more complex assignments involving group audits, consolidations, acquisitions, disposals and business restructuring.
- Lead audit planning and completion meetings, liaising directly with clients and senior colleagues.
- Assess internal controls, identify potential weaknesses and communicate findings and recommendations.
- Manage audit budgets, monitor progress and ensure assignments are completed efficiently.
- Build strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
- Work closely with Managers and Partners to identify opportunities for improvement and additional client services.
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification.
- Strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.
- Experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
- Good technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
- Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior colleagues.
- Confidence communicating directly with clients and managing relationships.
- Exposure to group audits, consolidations or more complex corporate assignments would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A proactive and professional approach, with a genuine interest in developing towards Audit Manager level.
- Competitive salary of £43,000–£48,000 depending on experience.
- Flexible working policy, subject to agreement.
- Birthday day off, plus the option to buy or sell annual leave.
- 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. xgikmsk
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, subject to qualifying service.
- Eye care, flu vaccinations and Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
