Audit Senior

Simmons Gainsford LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based accounting firm is seeking an Audit Senior to lead client audit assignments and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with strong external auditing experience and technical knowledge in accounting standards. Responsibilities include supervising audits, preparing statutory accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a permanent position in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards and auditing standards.
• Proven experience in mentoring teams and delegating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
• Communicate proactively with clients, resolving queries.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

External auditing experience

Technical knowledge of accounting standards

Experience with consolidations

Mentoring teams

Familiarity with audit software

Tools

Caseware

Alphatax

CCH

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

As an Audit Senior, you will take the lead on client audit assignments, mentor team members, and deliver exceptional audit services. You’ll contribute to maintaining high standards while working closely with clients to provide valuable insights and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements, identifying any audit-related issues.
• Prepare statutory accounts and draft tax computations.
• Apply a thorough understanding of Inflo methodology to audit processes.
• Monitor the status of assignments, ensuring work is on track and budgets are adhered to.
• Address issues during audit engagements and prepare files for review by Managers or Partners.
• Communicate proactively with clients, resolving queries and offering recommendations for business improvements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, auditing standards, corporation tax, VAT, and P11Ds.
• Experience with consolidations.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple assignments effectively.
• Proven experience in mentoring teams and delegating tasks.
• Familiarity with audit software such as Caseware, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable
• Working knowledge of Inflo audit methodology would be useful.