Audit Senior
Southampton
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