Audit Senior - Greater Manchester, England

Only for registered members Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

2 days ago

£40,000 - £80,000 (GBP) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Department: · Audit · Location: · Wigan · Description · As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our ap ...

Job description

Department:
Audit

Location:
Wigan

Description
As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients' individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

Role Overview
As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for delivering audit assignments from planning to completion, working closely with team members. You will play a key role in liaising with clients, executing audit procedures, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Additionally, you will support and mentor junior team members, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the smooth running of audit engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on-site audits, executing the agreed plan from start to completion, managing resources effectively, and assigning tasks with clear deadlines
Ensure audit quality, maintaining compliance with company policies and auditing standards while upholding best practices
Supervise and mentor audit juniors, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development
Prepare on-site audit findings reports, identifying key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members
Build strong client relationships, adapting communication and approach to ensure a smooth audit process and client satisfaction
Collaborate across service lines, recognising where multiple services are provided to the same client and working with other teams to enhance the client experience
Contribute to team development, offering support, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of collaboration
Continuously develop expertise, proactively seeking learning opportunities, identifying overlaps in work, and maximising cross-team collaboration

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification)
Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards
Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process
Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively
Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff, fostering a productive team environment
Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions
Experience with CCH / Inflo is beneficial but ongoing training will be provided

Belong @ Sumer
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We Shine Together
We Do the Right Thing
We Make It Count

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