Audit Semi-Senior

Audit Semi-Senior Location: Loughton, Essex

Reporting To: Audit Seniors, Managers & Partners Salary: Up to £35k/40k for nearly qualified.

Our client is a 10-partner, full-service firm of Chartered Accountants, operating from its own offices in Loughton. The firm serves a diverse clientele across a multitude of sectors, with a particular focus on owner-managed businesses and their entrepreneur owners. Our client also caters to UK subsidiaries of large international groups.

Job Summary

We require an Audit Semi-Senior to join our Audit and Assurance team, supporting the delivery of audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors. The role provides progressive responsibility for sections of audit work and, with appropriate support, smaller assignments.

Core Responsibilities

·        Assist with audit assignments from planning through to completion, in accordance with UK

auditing standards and the firm’s audit methodology.

·        Complete allocated audit sections and prepare high-quality working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached.

·        Develop an understanding of key audit risks and accounting issues, raising matters promptly with the Audit Senior, Manager or engagement Partner.

·       Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned work and, where appropriate, help coordinate the work of more junior team members.

·        Support and coach trainees on audit assignments, providing clear guidance and escalating technical or performance matters to the Audit Senior or Manager.

·        Liaise professionally with clients, build effective working relationships and obtain audit evidence and responses to queries in a timely manner.

·        Clear review points promptly, follow through outstanding matters and help maintain a complete, well-organised audit file.

·        Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring compliance with applicable UK accounting and company law requirements.

·        Maintain accurate and timely time recording, work within assignment budgets and provide regular progress updates to the Audit Senior and Manager.

·        Work collaboratively with colleagues in Accounts, Tax and other specialist teams where input is required for the audit assignment.

·        Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, comply with the firm’s CPD, quality management, ethical and independence policies, and apply professional scepticism throughout each assignment.

·        Be alert to developments in clients’ businesses, communicate potential additional service opportunities to senior colleagues and undertake other tasks reasonably required for the effective running of the audit department.

Who We are Looking For

We require a candidate who is studying towards the ACA or ACCA qualification and has recent external audit experience in a UK accountancy practice. The successful candidate should be developing the confidence to take ownership of audit sections, communicate directly with clients and support junior colleagues, and should demonstrate the following qualities:

·        Good developing knowledge of audit and UK financial reporting requirements

·        Strong attention to detail and an enquiring mindset

·        Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines

·        Clear client communication and effective teamwork skills

·        Strong IT literacy, with experience of audit or accounts preparation software desirable

A valid UK driving licence would be useful, though not essential, as the role may involve travel to client premises.

The role is ideally full-time, although applications from candidates seeking a suitable part-time arrangement will be considered.

What We Can Offer You

·        Excellent career opportunities in a well-respected, growing accountancy firm

·        Flexible/agile working and a strong ethos of supporting wellbeing

·        Opportunity to get involved in social, charitable and environmental initiatives

·        Competitive salary and benefits, including:

o    25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

o    Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum

o    Paid birthday off

o    Paid volunteering day

o    Life assurance scheme

o    Employer pension scheme, with our contribution increasing with length of service

o    Cycle to work scheme

o    Season ticket loan

o    Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Our Client is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

To Apply please email alan.gordon@permaxrecruitment.com for more information.