Audit Senior

Spencer Clarke Group are very excited to be working with one of the North West’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, a forward-thinking, innovative, and down-to-earth firm!

My client is looking to expand their team with an Audit Senior in their Bolton location.

The Audit Team:

Is one of the fastest growing in the region. 

My client is really proud of the service that their team provides to their fantastic list of clients across key sectors. 

As an independent firm, the audit team is like no other, they have regular contact with clients, developing strong relationships and are a key part of their success.

The role and responsibilities:

• Leads on-site audits, implementing agreed plan, through to completion, coordinating on-site resources, allocating the team to tasks and timescales for completion.
• Lead on audit quality, ensuring adherence and compliance with company practice and auditing standards
• Working closely with audit juniors, reviewing their work and supporting them in the development of their role
• Responsible for on-site audit findings report, identifying and documenting any areas of concern/risks identified by audit team, emphasising relevant messages, and submitting for review
• Developing good client relationships, in order to adapt approach and communication and ensure client satisfaction
• Understands the impact on client relationship where there are multiple services offered across the firm to same client and works with the rest of the teams to ensure a great client experience
• Offers support to team members and across other teams, sharing knowledge as appropriate and personally getting involved
• We’re looking for colleagues who want to learn and expand on their own knowledge identifying where work overlaps; identifying potential areas of conflict and opportunities and taking actions to maximise cross-team working

What is required from you:

• Knowledge of Accounting, Auditing and Corporate Taxation
• The ability to take responsibility for resolving issues and proposing solutions
• Be able to effectively communicate
• To work in co-operation with others to achieve the required objective
• The ability to multi-task whilst maintaining quality of delivery
• Be able to see and understand the requirements for effective client relations, how these relate to individual roles, teams, departments and the overall objectives of the Cowgills group
• To work effectively, monitoring and checking the accuracy of work and developing others to solve problems
• You will want to be a part of what and who we are. As an independent firm we look to our people to challenge us and help us to grow but most importantly we want colleagues to enjoy coming to work, to feel challenged and to be part of our ongoing success.

Qualifications and experience

• ACCA or ACA Qualified
• 1-2 years’ post qualification working in a similar environment (eg regional accountancy Firm)
• Experience of overseeing, training and developing audit juniors on site and in the office on assigned clients
• Experience of working with groups of companies/companies that are growing with possible MBO’s, funding requirements, plans to sell in foreseeable future, business acquisitions and group restructurings
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

What is on offer for you:

• People join this excellent firm because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create, we can guarantee you’ll really love working here
• Flexible working
• Incredible development and career growth
• List of benefits including, access to counselling services and subsidised health
• A highly competitive salary (details available on request)

If you feel you have the right experience and attitude to excel in this position, please call Cat on 01772 954200.

How to apply:

• Hit the apply button NOW and follow the steps

About Spencer Clarke Group:

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Accountancy and Finance and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

Spencer Clarke Group offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £350* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Cat Rainford remembering to include your details as well.

*T’s & C’s apply.

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