Senior Audit Associate

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