Audit Senior

Reporting to: Audit Partners and Managers

Job purpose: To be responsible for the completion of audit assignments including staff supervision and liaising closely with the audit managers and staff

Person specification: My client are looking for a qualified ACA, ACCA or ICAS who is a commercially minded, ambitious individual and who has had full responsibility for all aspects of an assignment, including the planning, fieldwork and completion, and who is able to deal with the more complex aspects of an audit.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.
• A sound working knowledge of audits in the SME market
• Ability to ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with, and up to date technical knowledge.
• Ability to ensure that client deadlines are met and to budget
• Experience of working on more complex aspects of audits
• Ability to work closely with managers on a daily basis.

The individual will:

• Display a neat and orderly work style
• Make a positive effort to achieve targets in difficult circumstances
• Consider the needs and skills of those under supervision; organising tasks and responsibilities
• Face tasks with drive and determination
• Create a motivational environment
• Constantly seek to achieve a high output of quality work
• Use initiative and take action without being asked
• Be confident in their abilities and seek to achieve high quality work
• Be able to multi-task, prioritise and communicate at all levels
• Have an excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and accounts production software
• Be able to manage their time effectively