REED Practice are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Audit Senior to join our clients team. As an Audit Senior, you will play a crucial role in overseeing audit projects, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining high standards of financial compliance.
The Ideal Candidate
*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified.
*Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential.
*Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients
*Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload
*Able to hit deadlines and prioritise competing demands on time and budgets
*Excellent attention to detail
*Confident user of Microsoft Office – intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage
*Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving licence
Summary of Key Tasks
*Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments, in accordance with internal processes, being completed to a high quality and on a timely basis
*Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations
*Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review, in line with agreed time schedules
*Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets
*Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on-the-job training
*Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development
*Ensuring that Business Advisors and Directors are kept up to date in respect of the progress of work
*Developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients
*Taking responsibility for own CPD to ensure up to date with industry developments
To be considered for this role, candidates must have experience working in practice in external Audit