Senior Audit Lead | Hybrid Work, ACA/ACCA in London

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Audit Senior to join the team. You will be supporting the audit function in the delivery of audit work across the department, adherence to required standards, and all tasks are completed on time, to standard and within budget.

About the role

• Scope/Reach & Key Relationships: All those involved in delivery of audit work, partners & colleagues in other service lines who are key stakeholders in audit clients, client contacts, supervision of audit semi seniors & assistants, government bodies and external organisations such as HMRC.
• Job/Workflow & Technical Management: Implementation of all allocated client audit work ensuring effective team workflow, arrange & lead audit planning meetings, preparation or delegation of key client audit work in line with agreed budget ensuring adherence to The KR Way standards of performance document, monitor work progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders, prepare the whole of the completion section including Going Concern, Key Audit Findings Report, etc., complete administration on audit files and set up relevant file reviews, provide assistance to other members of the service line as required, contribute to preparation of bills for own/team audit work done where required, act as a key point of contact for any ‘outsourced’ team members, apply learnings from one audit to the next, keep workflow up to date.
• Client, Internal and External Organisational Contact: Act as a key point of contact for nominated clients during audit field work, make proactive contact throughout the year outside of the direct audit process, return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within required deadline, attend audit review and close down meetings for clients as required, ensure client hygiene factors are in place, AML, KYC reviews, engagement letters, etc.

What we’re looking for: ACA/ACCA Qualified.

What we can offer:

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying.
• Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Physical wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values.
• Development – continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – several family-friendly policies and proactive steps to create an inclusive environment.
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities.
• Travel – optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan.

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Your success is important to us, and we’re here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

About Kreston Reeves: With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients’ needs. We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice. Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart.

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