Audit Senior

Job Description

Hiring: Senior Auditor

Salary: 38000 - 50000

Location: Crewe Cheshire Flexible Working Available

Lead Audit Engagements with an Expanding Practice

Are you a fully qualified auditor with 5 years practice experience ready to take ownership of audit assignments and lead a team Our client a well-established chartered certified accountancy firm in Crewe with over 20 years of excellence is seeking a Senior Auditor to join their expanding audit department.

This is an outstanding opportunity to manage your own portfolio of audit clients lead audit engagements from planning to completion and develop junior team members. With clear progression to management and partner level excellent remuneration and a supportive culture this role offers the perfect platform for ambitious auditors looking to advance their careers.

About the Role

As a Senior Auditor youll take full responsibility for planning executing and completing audit assignments across a diverse client portfolio. Youll work independently on audits and support managers on more complex cases. Youll also play a key role in supervising and developing semi-senior and junior audit staff whilst building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the audit department.

This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements available offering excellent work-life balance in a professional practice environment that values technical excellence quality and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management & Delivery

• Plan manage and complete audit assignments for sole traders partnerships limited companies charities and other entities
• Take full responsibility for smaller audit engagements from start to finish
• Assist audit managers with larger more complex audit assignments
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and develop appropriate audit strategies
• Design and execute audit programmes tailored to client size complexity and risk profile
• Conduct substantive testing analytical procedures and detailed verification work
• Review and evaluate systems of internal control and assess operating effectiveness
• Identify control weaknesses and develop practical recommendations for improvement
• Ensure all audit work complies with ISAs (UK) ethical standards and firm quality procedures
• Manage audit timelines budgets and resources effectively

Financial Statement Review & Technical Accounting

• Review financial statements for accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable accounting frameworks
• Apply detailed knowledge of FRS 102 FRS 105 UK GAAP and other relevant standards
• Review complex accounting treatments estimates and judgements for appropriateness
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements and disclosure obligations
• Identify and resolve technical accounting and disclosure issues
• Prepare audit adjustments reclassifications and disclosure amendments
• Review consolidation work and group accounts where applicable
• Provide technical accounting advice to clients and junior staff

Audit Reporting & Completion

• Prepare audit reports management letters and reports to those charged with governance
• Draft audit opinions and ensure appropriate audit conclusions
• Complete audit files in accordance with ISAs (UK) and firm policies
• Prepare comprehensive audit completion documentation and sign-off memoranda
• Resolve review points and queries raised by managers and partners
• Ensure audit files are well-organised comprehensive and support audit conclusions
• Liaise with audit managers and partners on significant audit matters and judgements

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise mentor and develop semi-senior auditors audit assistants and trainees
• Delegate audit work appropriately and monitor progress throughout engagements
• Review working papers prepared by junior staff for accuracy completeness and compliance
• Provide constructive feedback coaching and on-the-job training
• Conduct performance appraisals and contribute to staff development plans
• Lead audit teams on-site and create a positive professional working environment
• Support recruitment and training initiatives within the audit department

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with client management and finance teams
• Act as primary point of contact for audit clients throughout engagements
• Conduct planning meetings interim visits and final audit meetings
• Communicate audit findings recommendations and technical matters clearly to clients
• Identify opportunities to add value and improve client processes and controls
• Provide excellent client service that enhances the firms reputation
• Support business development activities and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Assist with audit proposals tender responses and new client pitches

Technical Excellence & Quality Control

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards accounting standards and legislation
• Ensure compliance with ISAs (UK) ethical standards and quality control procedures
• Contribute to the firms audit methodology templates and technical resources
• Participate in internal quality reviews and implement improvements
• Support external quality assurance reviews (QAD ICAEW monitoring)
• Attend technical training CPD events and professional development activities
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues on complex audit matters

Practice Development

• Contribute to the growth and development of the audit department
• Assist with training and development of junior staff
• Participate in practice management meetings and strategic planning
• Support marketing and business development initiatives
• Represent the firm professionally in the local business community

What Were Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or equivalent) with audit specialism
• Minimum 5 years audit experience within an accountancy practice environment with at least 2 years at semi-senior level or above
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISAs (UK) ethical standards and audit methodology
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards (FRS 102 FRS 105 UK GAAP)
• Proven experience managing audit assignments independently from planning to completion
• Experience auditing limited companies charities academies and other entity types
• Demonstrated ability to review financial statements and resolve complex accounting issues
• Strong experience supervising mentoring and reviewing junior staff work
• Excellent working knowledge of audit software (CCH CaseWare or similar)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with handling planning to completion audits
• Understanding of group audits consolidations and component auditor work
• Knowledge of IFRS and international accounting standards
• Experience with audit tenders and proposals
• Exposure to quality control reviews and regulatory inspections
• Understanding of Companies Act charity law and sector-specific legislation
• Experience liaising with banks solicitors HMRC and other professional advisors
• Business development and networking experience

Key Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional technical audit and accounting skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities able to identify risks issues and complex problems
• Excellent organisational and time management skills able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal with ability to explain technical matters clearly
• Leadership qualities able to inspire motivate and develop team members
• Client relationship management skills professional personable and trusted advisor
• Commercial awareness understanding of business and ability to provide practical advice
• Proactive and self-motivated able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Problem-solving skills able to resolve complex technical and practical issues
• Professional judgement able to make sound decisions on audit matters
• Commitment to quality and excellence in all aspects of work
• Team player with collaborative approach and positive attitude

Excellent Benefits Package

Our client offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to reward your expertise and support your continued career development:

• Competitive salary: 38000 - 50000 per annum (dependent on experience qualifications and portfolio responsibility)
• Flexible working: Hybrid/Flexiable working arrangements available with work-from-home options
• Career progression: Clear pathway to Audit Manager Senior Manager and Partner level with structured development plans
• Professional development: Regular technical training audit updates sector-specific training and leadership development
• Mentorship: Direct exposure to partners and senior management with coaching and career guidance
• Supportive culture: Collaborative professional environment where technical excellence is valued
• Performance bonus: Discretionary bonus scheme based on individual performance chargeable hours and firm profitability
• Profit share potential: Opportunity to participate in profit share arrangements as you progress
• Social events: Regular team activities celebrations networking events and charity fundraising
• Pension scheme: Competitive workplace pension contribution
• Annual leave: Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (with additional days for long service)
• Free parking: On-site parking available

About Our Client

Our client is a chartered certified accountancy practice based in the crewe with over 20 years of experience serving businesses and individuals across the UK. They provide a comprehensive range of services including accountancy audit and assurance taxation payroll bookkeeping and business advisory to a diverse and loyal client base.

Following a period of significant growth and expansion the firm is now recruiting across all departments to support their growing client portfolio and ambitious plans for the future. The audit department has experienced particularly strong growth with an increasing number of audit clients across various sectors requiring high-quality professional audit and assurance services. The firm has secured several significant new audit clients and is investing in its audit team to maintain its reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client service. This is an exciting time to join a practice that is investing in its people systems and infrastructure.

How to Apply

If youre ready to take the next step in your audit career and manage your own portfolio with a supportive established practice that offers genuine progression to management and partner level wed love to hear from you.

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