Senior Auditor - Newport, United Kingdom - Now Careers

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Newport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This Top 20 firm of Chartered Accountants is looking for a senior auditor to join its growing audit team.

As the audit senior you will be the key member of the Business Advisory Department and will be the first point of contact for the client during fieldworkand will be responsible for managing and assisting the audit team on-site.

Flexibility in office hours and remote working is offered

Key Responsibilities included but not limited to:

Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical development
Identify key audit risks based on the background knowledge, thorough research, preliminary results and discussions with the client, and ensure appropriate work is done to address those
Review audit working papers of junior members of the team during fieldwork
Lead fieldwork teams on larger or higher risk audit clients
Prepare draft accounts and review disclosures in reference to the applicable checklist
Being the first point of contact for the client whilst onsite and ensure any remaining queries are dealt with promptly even after the fieldwork has ended
Identify any areas of weakness in the client's system & controls and making reasonable recommendations for improvements
Keep the manager informed of any issues that arise with the client
Raise any potential time overruns with the manager as they are identified

To be considered for this opportunity it is essential you possess the following attributes or experience:

Be approachable to members of the audit team
Must have a good amount of postqualification Audit experience
Ideally a proficient user of Pro Audit (auto automation) and CCH Accounts Production
Experience as senior overseeing juniors on audits
Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationship