Audit & Financial Reporting Senior

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Audit and Financial Reporting Senior

Location

Plymouth

Workplace type

On-site

Employment type

Full-time

Main purpose of job

To manage audit assignments and work with the team on-site and in the office

to coordinate and deliver audit assignments

Reports to

Audit & Financial Reporting Associate Director

Department

Audit

Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Key role as part of a team on all the audits.

• Lead alongside the Audit Manager on client relationship and client point of contact for the audit service.

• Planning of the audits with the RI and Audit Manager, assessing risk and guiding the level of testing required in each area.

• Supervision of the audit teams to assist and develop individuals and form relationships with clients, with an on-site presence.

• Oversee the audit plan and ensure the team is on target each day.

Understand reasons for work taking longer so this can be addressed via training or revised budgeting.

• Enthuse the team to enjoy their time on audit and add value to the client.

• Review and feedback to team on improvements needed.

• Supporting, training and developing Audit Trainees

• Ensure the team meet deadlines agreed with the RI/Audit Manager and the client.

• Briefing of RI and Audit Manager on all key audit judgements.

• Closing meeting with the client and briefing of Client Partner.

• Develop the team's knowledge and ability by supporting the internal training programme and on the job training.

• Supporting the Client Partners, RI and Audit Manager to develop and build an audit team capable of growth.

• Committed to the culture and values of the firm and leading by example.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive data

• Develop knowledge through selection of relevant CPD.

• To act in accordance with the business’ values and competency framework

• Apply regulatory, legal, professional and ethical standards relating to engagements.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong grasp of audit standards

• Good working knowledge of Excel to prepare formula driven

• Ability to communicate and ask for help where required.

• Passion to listen and learn new skills.

• Ability to help other team members with less experience.

Knowledge & Experience

• Having gained experience in a similar role with a practice environment

• Part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified with 3 years within Audit is preferred.

• Experience of working within a team

• Computer skills: MS Office applications - Word, Excel, Outlook

• CA / ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent (first time passes preferred)

• Strong technical knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards

• Knowledge of IRIS and MyWorkpapers preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Proven experience with client handling and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to apply self-learning and develop technical knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach.

• A pro-active personality with a drive to succeed.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrate high energy levels and enthusiasm.