Full job descriptionAudit Senior - Top 100 Accountancy Practice
Manchester (Hybrid 4:1)
Up to £35,000+

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Audit Senior to join their growing Audit team. As the firm is growing, this is an exciting time to join and contribute towards the company’s growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion. Working closely with the Audit Manager, you will lead audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and act as a key point of contact for clients across a varied portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion in line with ISA requirements
*Support audit planning, including risk assessment, scoping and testing strategies
*Prepare and review high-quality audit working papers ready for Manager and Partner review
*Draft financial statements, management letters and other audit deliverables
*Act as the main point of contact for clients during audit assignments, resolving queries and maintaining strong relationships
*Monitor assignment budgets and timelines, escalating issues where required
*Supervise, coach and review the work of trainees and semi-seniors
*Identify audit risks and technical issues, providing practical solutions
*Support the Audit Manager with file completion and clearing review points
*Keep up to date with auditing standards and financial reporting developments

Key Requirements
*ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified
*Minimum 3 years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice
*Experience leading audit fieldwork from planning through to completion
*Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK auditing standards
*Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing mentoring
*Confident using audit software and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks
*Excellent communication skills with a proactive, client-focused approach

What’s on Offer
*23 days holiday + Birthday off + CSR days
*Hybrid working model (mostly onsite: 4-1 and occasionally 3-2)
*Modern offices in Spinningfields
*Annual bonus scheme
*Health cash plan (after probation)
*Company sick pay
*Enhanced parental pay
*One paid professional membership/subscription
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Company pension scheme

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - |

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