Audit Semi Senior

Cowgills Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Audit Semi-Senior to join their dynamic team in Manchester. In this exciting role, you will support the delivery of audit assignments, work closely with senior staff, and develop your technical expertise. The firm prides itself on its positive culture and commitment to employee growth, ensuring you will thrive in a collaborative environment. You will be involved in executing audit procedures, liaising with clients, and mentoring junior team members while adhering to high-quality standards. If you are passionate about audit and looking for a place to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Life assurance

Pension

Incredible development and career growth

Access to counselling services

Subsidised health

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audit and accounts with understanding of quality standards.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and suggest solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits and manage resources effectively.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors while ensuring audit quality.

Skills

Audit Practice Experience

Risk Awareness

Client Interaction

Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Software Proficiency (CaseWare, CCH)

Education

ACA/ACCA (Part way through studies)

Job description

Audit Semi Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

As one of the region’s leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

The Role

As an Audit Semi-Senior, you will support the delivery of audit assignments, working closely with seniors, assistant managers, and managers. You will assist in executing audit procedures, liaising with clients, and ensuring high-quality work. Additionally, you will begin to take on more responsibility in audit engagements, reviewing aspects of junior team members' work, providing support, and developing your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on-site audits, assisting in executing the agreed plan and contributing to the effective management of resources and task allocation.
• Ensure audit quality, adhering to company policies and auditing standards while following best practices.
• Assist and mentor audit juniors, reviewing aspects of their work, providing support, and developing your own technical knowledge.
• Contribute to audit findings reports, helping to identify key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members.
• Develop client relationships, communicating effectively to support a smooth audit process and enhance client satisfaction.
• Collaborate across service lines, understanding where multiple services are provided to clients and working with other teams to improve the overall client experience.
• Support team development, sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues, and contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Continue professional growth, proactively seeking learning opportunities, refining technical skills, and identifying ways to contribute more effectively to audit engagements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA/ACCA: Part way through studies
• Audit Practice Experience: Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Risk Awareness: Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process.
• Client Interaction: Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively.
• Technical Knowledge: Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

• People join Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create, we can guarantee you’ll really love working here.
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Incredible development and career growth
• List of benefits including access to counselling services and subsidised health.