At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits from start to finish and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Join a long-established firm with a supportive national group backing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Office-based role in Plymouth with a commitment to fair hiring practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working closely with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid audit experience in a UK practice.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
A long-established South West firm with the backing of a national group. R.T. Marke & Co has been looking after small and medium-sized businesses across Devon for more than 30 years, with offices in Bideford, Exeter and Plymouth. They joined the Sumer Group a while back, which has brought wider expertise and resources without changing how the firm actually works day to day. Clients still deal with people who know their business.
They are hiring an Audit Senior into the Plymouth office to work with SME and owner-managed clients.
The role
- Run audits from planning through to completion, being a proper point of contact for clients.
- Lead audit assignments end to end, in line with auditing standards.
- Review junior team members' work and support their development.
- Build relationships with clients and understand how their businesses run.
- Manage your own workload and deadlines across several assignments.
- Identify where the firm can add value beyond the audit itself.
- Work with managers, partners and other departments to get work delivered.
- Keep on top of changes to accounting and auditing standards.
What they need from you
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or a finalist with solid audit experience.
- Audit experience gained in a UK accountancy practice.
- Comfortable juggling several assignments at once.
- Good with clients and confident building rapport quickly.
- Some experience supervising or mentoring juniors.
- Commercial awareness, particularly around SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
Working pattern
This one is office based in Plymouth rather than hybrid, so worth knowing upfront if flexibility is high on your list.
The firm Sumer is committed to fair and inclusive hiring, and will make adjustments during the process if needed. Their values are simple: shine together, do the right thing, make it count.
If you are an Audit Senior in the South West weighing up your options, or a finalist ready for more responsibility, this is worth a conversation.
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