Audit & Accounts Senior 40000 – 45000 (DOE) Glasgow City

Overview

In this Audit Senior role at a respected CA firm, you will lead external audits for a diverse client base and oversee accounts preparation. You’ll mentor juniors, train students, and drive audit quality from planning to completion. You’ll engage with clients at meetings, including Audit Committees, and support business development and graduate trainee intake. The position offers hybrid working, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to shape audit processes and governance improvements.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working – 50% office
• contributory pension
• 32 days annual leave plus birthday
• salary sacrifice options
• annual performance appraisal
• structured training & support

Responsibilities

• Plan and own audits from start to finish, including significant accounts preparation
• Supervise junior staff and review work, providing technical guidance
• Train and mentor students on the job and support their studies
• Prepare accounts from trial balance and ensure proper disclosures and audit adjustments
• Draft management letters with recommendations to improve systems and controls
• Act as senior fieldwork lead on audit assignments and liaise with clients
• Ensure audit quality and adherence to firm processes and auditing standards
• Support sales, business development, and graduate trainee intake
• Handle client meetings, including Audit Committees and Boards
• Take ownership of assignments and contribute to project execution and governance compliance
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of audit processes and controls
• Assist with other appropriate tasks as directed

Key requirements

• Professional qualification CA/ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience
• Significant audit experience with ability to lead engagements
• Strong client liaison skills across sectors
• Solid understanding of ISAs and FRSs and accounting adjustments
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and supervise teams

• multitasking and organizational skills
• strong client focus
• enthusiastic and confident approach
• accounts preparation and financial statement disclosures
• audit planning and execution
• management letter drafting and recommendations

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