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Senior Auditor

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford, Telford and Wrekin

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The Senior Auditor is responsible for leading audit engagements, supervising junior team members, and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services to a diverse client portfolio. The role involves planning, executing, and completing audits in compliance with professional standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the firm’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Delivery:

  * Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring audits are completed on time and within budget

  * Review financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP, FRS 102, etc.)

  * Identify audit risks, perform risk assessments, and design audit procedures accordingly

  * Prepare and review audit working papers and ensure audit evidence supports audit conclusions

  * Liaise with clients to obtain necessary information and provide audit findings in a clear and professional manner

Team Leadership & Supervision:

  * Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior auditors and trainees

  * Provide on-the-job coaching and contribute to staff development and performance feedback

  * Ensure effective delegation and workload management within the team

Client Relationship Management:

  * Act as the primary point of contact for clients during audit engagements

  * Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and service excellence

  * Identify opportunities for value-added services and business development

Quality & Compliance:

  * Ensure all audit work complies with the firm’s quality standards, ethical requirements, and relevant legislation

  * Stay current with developments in accounting, auditing standards, and regulatory frameworks

  * Support the firm’s commitment to continuous improvement and risk management processes

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  * ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified

  * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in external audit within a professional practice environment

  * Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS, auditing standards (ISA), and Companies Act requirements

  * Experience managing audit assignments and supervising junior staff

  * Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

  * Experience with audit software (e.g. CaseWare, CCH, Mercia)

  * Exposure to a range of client sectors (e.g. manufacturing, not-for-profit, financial services)

  * Working knowledge of corporation tax and other financial reporting requirements

Key Competencies

  * Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism

  * Leadership and team development skills

  * Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

  * Strong interpersonal and client relationship management abilities

  * Commercial awareness and business acumen

  * Commitment to continuous professional development

If you are interested in this role, please contact Taylor Butterfield at Proactive Personnel, Telford

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