Audit Senior - Catalyst : Job Details

One of the largest and most dynamic independent chartered accountancy firms in the North East is looking to further strengthen its sizeable Audit team by appointing to more than one Audit Senior position. At the heart of the local community and enjoying long term relationships with regional and national clients, you’ll appreciate real agency with the opportunity to complete your training and develop your career servicing all kinds of businesses across a range of industries.The purpose of this role is to play a key part of the audit team ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork and completion is performed to the highest standards, with key Audit Senior responsibilities including:

• Planning, execution and completion of audits reporting to managers, senior managers and partners.
• Preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required.
• Co-ordinate planning with clients, including liaising with relevant departments within the firm.
• Communicating and building relationships with clients and related third parties.
• Leading on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.
• Business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects.
• Development and supervision of trainees.

As Audit Senior you will need:

• Solid recent Audit Senior or Assurance Senior experience, approaching ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent international qualification), probably gained with a reputable independent or mid-tier firm
• Experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages to International Standards
• Sound knowledge of key risks applicable to specific audits and aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance
• Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients
• Confident user of Microsoft Office suite - Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel.
• Motivated to take responsibility of the role and maintain a high level of quality service

Benefits and rewards

• Basic salary to £35k + bonus + pension + benefits
• To secure maximum specified pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, qualification and knowledge
• A focus on people - personable, friendly and supportive with strong growth, coaching and development culture, including "on the job" and formal training support, with additional training courses and continuing professional and personal development provided
• Full time, permanent work
• Centrally located office

Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.

Audit Senior, Newcastle upon Tyne