Audit Senior

Audit Senior Role - Milton Keynes
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience in previous Audit Senior Role
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working available following completion of probation period
Holiday: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
About the Audit Senior Role:
Puro Associates are excited to be representing a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior to join our this established employer in Milton Keynes in an Audit Senior Role. As part of a rapidly growing, top 20 accountancy firm in the UK, this Audit Senior Role offers you the chance to work on a varied and high-quality portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and charities. You will collaborate closely with Audit Managers and take on a client-facing role, building strong relationships with business owners across the region.
Key Responsibilities of the Audit Senior Role:

• Lead the audit process from planning through to completion
• Undertake non-audit assignments, including accounts preparation and tax computations
• Prepare realistic job budgets and liaise with Managers on any issues
• Use relevant software effectively to enhance job delivery
• Develop an understanding of client businesses and manage projects to meet client expectations and deadlines
• Mentor and support trainees, providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Share best practices and process improvements within the team
• Communicate effectively with clients in both verbal and written forms
• Regularly update Partners and Managers on the progress of jobs
• Stay informed on legislative, technical, and regulatory changes and share knowledge with the team

Requirements for the Audit Senior Role:
We are looking for an Audit Senior who possesses the following skills and experience:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• At least 2-3 years' experience in an Audit role, ideally within practice
• Strong technical knowledge of Audit & Accounting standards
• Familiarity with accounting systems and control environments
• Previous experience in the charities and academy sectors would be beneficial
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage and Xero
• Experience with CCH and Caseware is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills (vlookup, sumif, pivot tables)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to drive and access to your own transport for client site visits

Benefits of the Audit Senior Role:

• Study support package
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Healthcare cash plan (eligibility after successful completion of probation period)
• Car parking
• Hybrid working (following successful completion of probation period)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Social events and functions
• Employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular training and development – both professional qualifications and personal development

To apply for the Audit Senior Role - please contact El on 01904 571760 or email e.whittaker@puroassociates.com.