- Senior
- Optionales Büro in London
We have an exciting new opportunity! We are seeking an Audit Senior to join our well established Audit team. We’re committed to your professional growth and offer the unique opportunity to shape your own career path.
Key Responsibilities
- All those involved in delivery of audit work
- Partners & colleagues in other service lines who are key stakeholders in audit clients
- Client contacts
- Supervision of Audit semi seniors & assistants
- Government bodies and external organisations such as HMRC
Job/Workflow & Technical Management
- Implementation of all allocated client audit work ensuring effective team workflow
- Arrange & lead audit planning meetings
- Preparation or delegation of key client audit work in line with agreed budget ensuring adherence to The KR Way standards of performance document (in particular The Life of an Audit) liaising with Senior manager/manager/Assistant Manager where necessary on complex or key areas
- Monitor work progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each key task or phase
- Research and seeking to resolve issues for upward communication in more complex clients or higher risk aspects of audit work
- Prepare the whole of the completion section including Going Concern, full KAF, etc
- Complete administration on audit files and set up relevant file reviews ensuring all sections (except complex technical areas) are of a standard to be reviewed by a manage Where agreed, review of audit assistants’ work
- Clearance of manager & appropriate RI review points
- Apply learnings from one audit to the next
Leadership, People Management and Development
- Supervise semi seniors & assistants who are involved in production and delivery of audit work and ensure work is reviewed appropriately, as agreed
- Ensure clear task plans & milestones for each piece of audit work
- Provide feedback to all team members involved in specific audit work on adherence to standards errors, learnings and opportunity for value add
- Arrange debrief meetings
- Provide appropriate training to new starters and more junior team members where appropriate
- Provide assistance to other members of the service line as required
- Act as a key point of contact for any ‘outsourced’ team members
New Business Development
- Support the Audit team in delivering the required departmental incremental fee target via networking (internal & external), and meeting attendance
- Contributing to business pitches, articles & webinar content
- Develop internal Kreston Reeves connections such that access and support are identified by other internal departments to their own client base & cross referral opportunities identified
- Keep APS workflow up to date
Client, Internal and External Organisational Contact
- Act as a key point of contact for nominated clients during audit field work
- Make proactive contact throughout the year outside of the direct audit process to maintain relationship momentum and for instance arranging stock takes where relevant
- Return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within required deadline and ensure promises are kept wherever possible
- Attend Audit review and close down meetings for clients as required
- Ensure client hygiene factors are in place, AML, KYC reviews, engagement letters, etc
What we're looking for
ACA qualified or equivalent
What we can offer
- Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
- Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
- Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
- Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
- ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
- Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan
At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.
