Audit Executive

Description:

Your new company

Hays Recruitment is working with a reputable accounting firm dedicated to providing high-quality audit services. With a strong focus on compliance and meeting deadlines, they strive to deliver exceptional results to their clients. As a leader in the industry, they are a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Your new role

As an Audit Executive, you will be responsible for overseeing a significant number of audit jobs. Your primary objective will be to ensure deadlines are met and all activities are compliant with relevant regulations. You will play a pivotal role in completing audits before passing them to the Manager for review.

Key responsibilities include -

Producing comprehensive audit planning memoranda
Allocating sections to junior staff
Addressing queries throughout the audit process
Monitoring job progress and budgets, and providing guidance and supervision to more junior team members. Additionally, you will be responsible for signing off on audit sections
Completing necessary documentation, and drafting letters to clients regarding audit/accounts.

What you'll need to succeed

ACA or ACCA fully qualified with practice experience
3+ years of auditing experience
Proficiency in audit planning and completion
Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Sage, Excel, Word, and ideally CaseWare (accounts and audit) and tax software
Previous experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff
Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards, including recent developments
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact effectively in diverse environments
Exceptional organisational abilities to handle a variety of tasks
Client-focused mindset and commercial awareness
Strong team-building and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure

What you'll get in return

Genuine work-life balance
Progression Opportunities
Supportive management structure to foster your professional growth and potential
Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
Up to £47k salary

What you need to do now
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