Audit Senior - Excellent Growing Firm

Michael Page Finance ,
Addlestone, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

This is an ideal role for an Audit/Audit & Accounts Senior, or experienced Semi-Senior, to join a rapidly growing and ambitious independent firm who are known for their quality of clients and friendly working environment. Client Details A fast-growing and well-known independent firm who have recently opened a new office and are planning to double in size over the next 5 years. Description Acting as the first point of contact for our clients on a day-to-day basis. Demonstrating excellent writing, research and presentation skills (proficient in power point, excel and word). Anticipating client needs, and communicating effectively with clients in both written and verbal exchanges. Acting at all times with the Firm's best interests in mind. Acts with integrity in all dealings. Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgement. Demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm's approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policies. Considering and managing risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clients. Showing a sense of urgency and understanding of how their work (including speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm's ability to serve clients. Producing work for the Manager and/or Partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Demonstrating business development skills an identifying additional sales opportunities. Demonstrating an application and solution-based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignments Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client. Taking primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Profile The successful candidate will have the following qualities; Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service. Act as a role model for more junior members of the team, providing on-the-job coaching. Adhere to the firm's risk management policies at all times. Deliver work to the highest quality. Solid understanding and application of UKGAAP accounting fundamentals and applications; proficient in basic technical techniques (valuations, modelling, spreadsheets). Ability to provide fast and intuitive analysis; correctly interpreting data, including financial statements and source documents. Demonstration of the ability to effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters. The ability to lead and manage fieldwork on client's sites, including liaison with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process. Job Offer Salary between £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.