Audit Senior - London, United Kingdom - Accountancy Expertise Ltd

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Our client a leading firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an Audit Senior to join their expanding media team in their West End office in London.


The role will involve being responsible for carrying out audits from planning through to completion, as well as dealing with accounts and tax work for a varied portfolio of clients within the media, theatre, music, TV and film industry.


Key Duties include:

  • Auditing of media companies including planning, and finalisation of jobs.
  • Delivery of a complete audit file for manager review.
  • Supervision of the audit team onsite, which includes reviewing the work of juniors and assisting junior team members with technical accounting and audit questions.
  • Delivery of work carried out under the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS).
  • Drafting recommendations to management for improvements to internal controls following audit fieldwork completion.
  • Drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion.
  • Preparation of tax computations and Corporation Tax returns (CT600) using tax software.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts of companies, and consolidated accounts of groups, partnerships, and LLP's together with tax computations under FRS102 and IFRS requirements from client draft figures.
  • Close liaison with clients, and other stakeholders, often direct contact at Partner and Director Levels.
  • Motivation and encouragement of team.
  • Promoting the interests of the firm with all employed by the firm, clients, prospective clients and other third parties.
  • Generally, to provide a personal, professional, speedy and efficient service to the firm's clients.
  • Assisting with internal training courses.
  • Any other special work as required e.g., company valuations, HMRC investigations & proposal pitches.
  • Working alongside current office management to assist and supervise junior team members.
  • Being involved with business development and networking.


You will ideally hold a professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA or equivalent and have a strong audit background in practice, with good technical knowledge of UK GAAP and Auditing Standards.

Study support will be considered if required.

Experience of leading audit teams and group audits would also be an advantage.


The firm offer superb prospects for progression, along with an excellent benefits package including; flexible and hybrid working, pension, life and critical illness cover, health insurance, loyalty awards and bi-annual salary reviews.


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