Audit Senior

About the Firm

This Top 40 UK accountancy firm has a strong presence across London and the South East, offering a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services to a broad portfolio of UK and international clients. Combining the exposure and opportunities of a larger practice with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, the firm has built an excellent reputation within the market.

Responsibilities

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  Implement all allocated client audit work, ensuring an effective and efficient team workflow.

  
  


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  Arrange and lead audit planning meetings, acting as the primary point of contact during fieldwork.

  
  


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  Prepare and delegate key audit tasks in line with agreed budgets and performance standards.

  
  


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  Monitor work progress and maintain high levels of communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

  
  


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  Research and resolve technical issues, communicating findings upward for complex or high-risk audit areas.

  
  


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  Prepare completion sections, including Going Concern and Key Audit Findings Reports.

  
  


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  Clear manager and RI review points while ensuring audit assistants’ work meets the required standard.

  
  

As an Audit Senior you will:

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  Supervise and mentor Audit Semi-Seniors and Assistants to support their professional development.

  
  


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  Liaise with Partners and stakeholders across other service lines to manage key client relationships.

  
  


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  Act as a key point of contact for government bodies and external organisations, including HMRC.

  
  


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  Apply learnings from previous audits to continuously improve the efficiency of the audit lifecycle.

  
  


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  Ensure all client hygiene factors, including AML and KYC reviews, are strictly maintained.

  
  

What You’ll Receive

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  25.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

  
  


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  Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday per year.

  
  


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  Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

  
  


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  Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan.

  
  


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  1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities.

  
  


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  Interest-free season ticket loan or car/motorbike loan.

  
  

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