Audit Senior

Reed; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

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.