Audit & Assurance Senior

I am working with a fabulous firm of chartered accountants, a highly respected and independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional services and advice to help their clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind. This commitment would not be possible without the expertise of their dedicated and valued team members.

With approximately 700 colleagues spread across 19 offices, this firm places people and culture at the core of what they do. They understand the unique impact they have not only on their clients but also on their colleagues and the communities they serve. The firm’s success hinges on each colleague embracing their core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust, and Passion.

The Role

Due to recent client wins and continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit several Audit & Assurance Seniors to join their team in Leeds.

As an Audit & Assurance Senior, your main responsibility will be to carry out audit and accountancy-based assignments for the firm's clients and provide support to the wider Audit & Assurance team. Your key duties will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and completing audit assignments and accounts work.
  
• Liaising with those responsible for the preparation of accounts, and providing them with the necessary information, particularly when liaising with clients on their behalf.
  
• Ensuring work is completed to meet external deadlines set by clients and regulatory authorities, as well as internal deadlines.
  
• Completing audit or account files in full for the Manager’s review within appropriate timeframes and budgets.
  
• Identifying relevant business issues for clients and bringing them to the attention of the appropriate Manager, Partner, or the client directly.
  
• Proactively identifying client needs and developing new business opportunities.
  

Requirements

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will be:

• ACA / ACCA qualified, or studying towards a qualification 
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  
• A strong team player, willing to assist colleagues wherever possible.
  
• Able to s workloads effectively under strict deadlines and perform well under pressure.
  
• Proactive with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  

Benefits