Audit Senior

Exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a well-established firm of Accountants based in Newcastle.

This firm offers a range of services to their varying client base, ensuring your work is varied and interesting. There are long-term progression opportunities on offer with this firm, and you will get the chance to grow with the existing team.

As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Completing the Audit planning documentation.
• Arranging the timing of the Audit work with the Audit Manager responsible for the client.
• Briefing, training and debriefing Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required.
• Liaising with client staff while on the client’s premises, building effective relationships with the client’s staff.
• Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up scope issues, on-site issues and overruns to the Audit Manager on a timely basis.
• Keeping the client’s staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Auditing the draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules and liaising with the tax staff to get these reviewed as required.
• Preparing the draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues.

To qualify for this Audit Senior position, ideally you should meet the following:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent, part to fully qualified.
• Experience working in an Audit position within an accountancy firm.
• 3+ years’ experience working in an accountancy Firm.
• Comfortable supporting junior member of the team.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance program
• Option to purchase additional annua leave
• Discount platform giving you rewards and cashback opportunities
• Study support
• Salary from £35,000 to £45,000

If you are interested in this Audit Senior position or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.