Audit Senior

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to lead client audit assignments and mentor team members. In this role, you will ensure high audit standards while providing valuable insights and improvements to clients. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with proven external auditing experience and excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards. This permanent position is based in Kensal Rise, offering a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with external auditing experience.
• Familiarity with audit software such as Caseware, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable.
• Proven experience in mentoring teams and handling multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

External auditing experience

Analytical skills

Mentoring and delegating tasks

Technical knowledge of accounting standards

Attention to detail

Tools

Caseware

Alphatax

CCH

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Kensal Rise

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 & 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.