Audit Senior - Simmons Gainsford : Job Details

Join Us at Simmons Gainsford

At Simmons Gainsford LLP, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy firm, renowned for delivering high-quality audit, tax, and consulting services, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We partner with a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate complex financial management and compliance challenges. With a client-centric approach, we provide tailored solutions to meet SMEs' unique needs, building long-term relationships based on trust and expertise

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will take the lead on client audit assignments, mentor team members, and deliver exceptional audit services. You’ll contribute to maintaining high standards while working closely with clients to provide valuable insights and improvements.

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Audit Engagements: Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Team Support: Supervise, guide, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
• Financial Analysis: Perform analytical reviews of financial statements, identifying any audit-related issues.
• Statutory Reporting: Prepare statutory accounts and draft tax computations.
• Compliance: Apply a thorough understanding of HAT methodology to audit processes.
• Progress Oversight: Monitor the status of assignments, ensuring work is on track and budgets are adhered to.
• Problem-Solving: Address issues during audit engagements and prepare files for review by Managers or Partners.
• Client Interaction: Communicate proactively with clients, resolving queries and offering recommendations for business improvements.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, auditing standards, corporation tax, VAT, and P11Ds.
• Experience with consolidations.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple assignments effectively.
• Proven experience in mentoring teams and delegating tasks.
• Familiarity with audit software such as Caseware, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable
• Working knowledge of HAT audit methodology would be useful.

You may be the sort of person who is:

• A Skilled Mentor: Passionate about helping team members grow and develop.
• Analytical: Able to evaluate financial data and identify key audit issues.
• Client-Focused: Attuned to client needs, offering insights that add real value to their business.
• Technically Proficient: Confident in your knowledge of auditing standards and accounting practices.
• Proactive: Quick to identify potential challenges and resolve them effectively.

Our Beliefs

At Simmons Gainsford, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe in creating an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated and all individuals feel respected and supported. Our recruitment process is designed to be equitable, ensuring candidates receive the adjustments or support they need to perform their best. We welcome applicants from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, recognising the value they bring to our team.

• Work together - Share knowledge and expertise and support one another.
• Have integrity - Treat everyone with respect, be honest and always give the best to our colleagues and clients.
• Be empowered - Take ownership, be decisive and trust our own judgement.
• Be approachable - Listen, communicate and be open-minded.
• Be responsible - Act as an ambassador for the firm, be reliable and be accountable for the quality of our work.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package that includes:

• Dress for the day
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Early finish Fridays during Summer
• Up to 25 days holiday and 3 extra days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year
• Employee discount scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Wedding/Civil Partnership Gift
• Employee assistance programme
• Private medical insurance
• Death in service
• Social events