Senior Audit Associate
Posted 6 days 18 hours ago by Trinity Personnel
The Role
We are recruiting for a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stourbridge, who are looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Audit Associate to join their growing audit team.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing audits from planning through to completion, while also supporting and developing junior members of the team. You'll be working with a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors and will have regular exposure to client-facing responsibilities.
Please note: This role requires previous experience working within a UK accounting firm / chartered accountancy practice.
Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Carry out audit fieldwork and ensure compliance with UK auditing standards
- Prepare financial statements under FRS 102 from clients' trial balances
- Review financial statements and supporting schedules
- Supervise, support and coach junior team members on audit engagements
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, resolving queries efficiently
- Identify improvement opportunities and provide value-added recommendations
- Attend client premises for on-site audits as required
Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven audit experience within a UK accountancy practice (essential)
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Competent with audit software and Microsoft Office
- Experience using iRIS for accounts preparation is desirable
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Pension scheme and additional benefits