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An exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice at a key stage of its development. Having recently opened a new office, the firm is expanding its team and looking for a newly qualified Audit Senior who is keen to take the next step in their career.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business where you will have genuine responsibility, exposure to a diverse client portfolio and a clear route for progression into management.

Job Title:          Audit Senior         

Job Type:         Permanent

Location:        Guildford

Salary:             £45,000 – 50,000

Reference no:  16146G

Audit Senior – About The Role

Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion. The role offers broad exposure across the full audit process, with the opportunity to take the lead on increasingly complex assignments.

As you develop, you will take on greater responsibility for leading audits, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members, providing a clear route towards a future managerial position. Key responsibilities:

Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments

Lead audits from planning through to completion

Undertake fieldwork on more complex, higher-risk and judgemental areas

Review work completed by junior team members

Review audit working papers and ensure files are completed to a high standard

Identify and resolve issues arising during the audit process

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Work closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments

Take increasing ownership of the overall audit process as you develop

Work towards progressing into an Audit Manager position 

The successful Audit Senior will have:

Newly qualified ACA or ACCA status

Previous experience working within an audit environment

Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion

Experience reviewing the work of junior team members

Confidence working on more complex areas of an audit

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Ability to take ownership of assignments and meet deadlines

Ambition to progress into a managerial position

Benefits:

25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent career development with a clear pathway to Manager and beyond

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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