Audit Senior - Newly Qualified? - #2134250

Job Title

Audit Senior - Newly Qualified?

Location

Manchester

Salary

£38,000 - £46,000 (depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join a growing and well-established accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team, working with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounts services while building strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members.

What you will be doing as an Audit Senior

• Leading audit fieldwork for a broad range of clients.
• Completing audit testing across key financial statement areas in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Preparing clear and accurate audit working papers for manager review.
• Assisting with audit planning, risk assessments and assignment scoping.
• Monitoring audit budgets and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently.
• Identifying audit issues and communicating findings to management.
• Supporting audit completion, including analytical reviews and clearance of review points.
• Reviewing work completed by trainees and junior team members.
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Producing high-quality working paper files ready for review.
• Supporting and reviewing accounts preparation completed by junior staff.
• Assisting clients with bookkeeping queries and accounting system improvements.

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Senior

• ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice in an audit and accounts role.
• Experience leading audit fieldwork and preparing statutory accounts.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 105 and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Experience using audit software and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial risks and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff would be advantageous.

Why join this firm?

• Annual bonus scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Health cash plan (following successful probation).
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Company pension scheme.
• Perks and employee discounts platform.
• Paid professional membership or subscription.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing professional development and genuine opportunities for career progression.Flexible benefits, including options for critical illness cover, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, eye care and dental cover.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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