Audit Senior

Our client is a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. They invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for their clients which exceeds expectation.

Their culture is very important to them and is based on company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. They develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Their practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. They put their people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, they are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

Our client has several offices in Central and Southern England and has ambitious plans to expand their business. To support the organisation’s growth, they have created a new opportunity for an Audit Senior to join their Oxford Audit team. This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork
• Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
• Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients
• Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
• Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
• Building productive working relationships within the firm and with clients as required
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training

What Our Client Can Offer You

• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• Hybrid and flexible working

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

• A varied role in a talented and experienced team
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A tailored career progression plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Well-being programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year - a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing
• A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed

About You

• ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified
• Minimum of 3 years’ UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must
• Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above)
• Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage
• Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight time frames with high quality output
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
• Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality

Our client is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. They understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process.