Audit Senior
Location
Manchester
Salary
£45000 - £50000
Job Type
Permanent
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JO Audit MCR_1768320415
Audit Senior
Salary: £45,000
Location Manchester – Extremely flexible WFH and Flexitime options
Permanent position
*Unfortunately this company cannot offer sponsorship at this time*
The Audit Senior Role
Reporting directly to the Audit Assistant Manager and Audit Manager, this role involves overseeing the day-to-day delivery of audit assignments, ensuring each engagement is completed to a high standard and in line with agreed timelines. The position includes managing key aspects of the audit process, maintaining regular communication with clients both on-site and in the office, and ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply strong knowledge of ISA, FRS 102 and IFRS, escalating complex technical matters where needed.
- Act as the main client contact during audit fieldwork, resolving queries and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Prepare high‑quality audit files in line with ISA, ensuring accuracy, completeness and clear documentation for review.
- Plan, lead and deliver audit engagements, ensuring effective team coordination and timely completion.
- Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting their development.
- Assist in drafting completion documents and financial statements for managerial review.
- Contribute to audit close‑down meetings, sharing insights on findings and process improvements.
- Support senior team members in mentoring and developing trainees through coaching and progress catch‑ups.
- Maintain at least 40 hours of CPD annually to stay up to date with professional standards.
- Work with the Assistant Manager to manage assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
- Assist with client onboarding and offboarding, ensuring compliance with AML requirements.
- Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Understand the firm’s wider service offering and identify opportunities to introduce additional services to clients.
Skills & Experience Required:
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified with substantial progress toward qualification, supported by a minimum of 3 years’ audit experience
- Recent background in a professional practice environment, with exposure to a variety of audit engagements
- Proven ability to build and sustain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery
- A proactive mindset with a solutions-focused approach to client needs and technical challenges
- Capable of working autonomously while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team setting
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines across multiple assignments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work
- Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges
Salary and company benefits
- 23 Days Holidays
- Additional day off for birthday
- Annual bonus scheme
- Health cash plan after probation
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced parental pay policies
- Perkbox subscription
- 1 x paid membership / subscription
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
Your Accountancy and Finance point of contact is:
Senior Consultant - Accountancy & Finance
Email
jake@platinumrecruits.co.uk
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