At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and coach a team of 2-3 associates on diverse audit engagements.
- Company: Join a client-focused firm based in Berkshire with a broad portfolio.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to various sectors including technology, media, and renewables.
- Other info: Experience with UK GAAP and knowledge of IFRS is advantageous.
- Why this job: Opportunity to develop junior staff while managing high-profile audit assignments.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 2 years of UK audit experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you an ambitious individual with a positive attitude and ready for a new challenge? Our Client is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join their team based in Berkshire. The Audit Senior Associate would be a part qualified accountant who has experience coaching, developing and supervising junior staff. They should have excellent communication skills and be able to manage multiple deadlines.
Duties of the Audit Senior Associate include:
- Supervising and coaching a team of 2–3 associates on audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients, reporting directly to the management team.
- Delivering audit assignments across a wide range of sectors including technology, media, renewables, food & beverage, charities, leisure, retail and many others, providing broad and varied exposure.
- Working with clients ranging from early-stage businesses through to large groups with turnover in excess of £100m.
- Building strong client relationships and gaining a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses to support the efficient and effective delivery of audit engagements.
- Supporting the continued development of the audit department by contributing to audit methodology, process improvements and best practice initiatives.
- Training, mentoring and supervising junior team members, supporting their technical and professional development.
- Managing multiple assignments and competing priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
Requirements for the Audit Senior Associate include:
- ACA or ACCA part-qualified, with at least 2 years’ UK audit experience preferred.
- Experience coaching, developing and supervising junior members of staff.
- Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and UK financial reporting requirements; exposure to IFRS would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment applicable to audit, including anti-money laundering requirements.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines, prioritise workload and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercial awareness with demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
Audit Senior Associate in Wokingham employer: KennedyPearce Consulting
This Berkshire-based firm offers a dynamic environment with a diverse client portfolio. Employees benefit from training opportunities and exposure to sectors like food & beverage and retail. The team values strong client relationships and professional development.
