We are looking for temporary maternity cover to join our team as an Audit Senior with the potential to become permanent.
Your roles and responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Directors you will be responsible for overseeing and executing audit engagements, both financial and operational.
Planning and Execution: - Plan and oversee the auditing process, including allocating responsibilities to junior auditors.
- Conduct risk assessments and evaluate internal controls.
- Execute audit fieldwork according to the audit plan.
Supervision and mentoring: - Supervise and review the work of junior auditors.
- Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.
- Act as a mentor and role model for junior auditors.
Communication and Reporting: - Communicate audit findings to management and stakeholders.
- Prepare and present audit reports.
- Collaborate with managers and directors on audit engagements.
Compliance and Risk Management: - Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
- Identify and assess risks related to financial reporting and operations.
- Develop recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
Client Relationship Management: - Build and maintain relationships with clients.
- Communicate with clients about audit findings and recommendations.
- Provide advice and support to clients on accounting and financial matters
Personal Qualities The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Possesses excellent analytical and review skills
- Be eager to progress and develop, with the willingness to adapt
- Demonstrates a high level of honesty and integrity
- Has the ability and desire to coach and develop junior members of staff
- Is a self-starter with the motivation to see projects through to completion
- Is an effective communicator and listener and who and would collaborate well with the rest of our team
- Wants to make a positive impact on our firm and be part of our journey into the future
- Be fully qualified (ACCA/ACA), or part qualified, or qualified by experience
Benefits for working at Smith & Goulding - Free car park & close transport links
- Employer pension scheme - statutory - a range of benefits according to service entitlement
- Regular staff social events