Newly qualified Accountant

Overview

In this Audit Senior role you will lead audits for a diverse portfolio of SMEs, directing engagements from planning through completion. You will work within a collaborative, supportive firm that values career development and timely, high-quality delivery. You’ll tackle risk-based testing, prep and review financial statements, and clearly communicate findings to clients and managers. This is a role with visible progression opportunities and a focus on mentoring junior staff and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous annual leave plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including life cover and income protection
• Employee assistance programmes
• Optional benefits such as health assessments and tech purchases

Responsibilities

• Leading audits and reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Performing risk assessments and designing audit testing strategies
• Drafting and reviewing financial statements and audit reports
• Communicating findings clearly to managers and clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff throughout the audit process
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) or actively studying
• Proven experience leading audits
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• communication
• team leadership
• multitasking
• audit planning and execution
• risk assessment
• financial statement drafting

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