Audit Senior Associate in Birmingham

Seeking a Senior Audit Associate

Join the Corporate Audit team of a renowned accountancy firm, based on the western outskirts of Birmingham. The role requires a qualified ACA or ACCA and significant audit experience gained in a UK accountancy practice environment.

This firm offers a friendly, supportive working environment where talented people can thrive. Along with a competitive salary, you will enjoy a comprehensive, flexible benefits package and a flexible approach to the working environment.

As Senior Audit Associate – Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Working as part of a team, or the first point of contact for clients on a day‑to‑day basis, anticipating client needs, and communicating effectively with clients.
• Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, and demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, considering and managing risk in all interactions with clients.
• Producing work for the team leader, Manager and/or Partner review.
• Nurturing business development skills and identifying additional sales opportunities.
• Demonstrating an application and solution‑based approach to problem solving.
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and providing assistance with the preparation of the Audit Findings Reports.
• Being aware of progress against the audit budget and being able to explain variances to the Manager.
• Potentially traveling to areas outside of the Midlands to support audit teams from other offices.
• Continuing to develop skills, building on existing knowledge.
• Couching junior members of the team, providing guidance and assistance as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Significant auditing and accounting experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Sound understanding of UKGAAP and accounting principles.
• Corporate audit experience; experience with non‑profits and pensions would be advantageous.
• Good general IT skills – Microsoft Office, especially Excel and ideally CaseWare.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Energy and enthusiasm with a desire for personal and career development.
• A willingness to travel to client sites is essential.

Submit Your CV

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.