Audit & Accounts Senior in Southampton

Your new company A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its expanding audit team. The firm works with a varied portfolio of clients and offers a supportive environment where you can take ownership of assignments, develop your technical experience and progress your career. Your new role As Audit Senior, you will manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners.Your responsibilities will include: Planning and leading audit assignments Supervising, supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members Managing workloads, budgets and assignment deadlines Reviewing financial statements and assessing internal controls Identifying audit risks and developing an appropriate testing approach Liaising directly with clients throughout the audit process Highlighting issues and recommendations to the wider management team Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with relevant auditing and accounting standards Supporting the ongoing development of trainees and junior auditors Identifying opportunities to provide further support to clientsDepending on your experience, you may also be involved in group audits, first-year audits and assignments covering areas such as acquisitions, disposals, restructures, overseas subsidiaries and IFRS reporting. What you'll need to succeed You will have gained audit experience within an accountancy practice and be studying towards, or already hold, a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CA. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are qualified by experience.You should be comfortable leading assignments, managing competing deadlines and communicating confidently with clients and colleagues. Strong technical knowledge, good attention to detail and a supportive approach towards junior team members will also be important. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with continued professional development and clear opportunities for progression. The firm offers a collaborative working environment and exposure to a broad range of interesting and technically varied audit assignments. What you need to do now' If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are considering a new position, please get in touch for a confidential conversation about other opportunities in accountancy practice.. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)