Audit Senior Associate - Bournemouth
The Bournemouth office are looking for an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Audit Senior to join our audit and accounts team. Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified/finalist and be able to display a commercially minded and proactive approach to client work.
The role
This is a varied and challenging role which will include exposure to a wide range of clients, often working to tight deadlines.
* Full planning; identifying risks, setting materiality and designing appropriate tests
* Leading a team on audit fieldwork, with a focus on development of the team and delivering a positive client experience
* Detailed audit work, taking ownership for decisions and conclusions made through professional judgment
* Good understanding of audit requirements, ensuring professional scepticism is applied and appropriate documentation made
* Developing a rapport with clients to deliver effective audits and accounts
* File completion, including summarising key audit findings for the partner's attention.
* Regular and effective communication with manager and team throughout audit process
* Responsibility for budgetary control and keeping manager informed thereon
* Liaising with other Saffery teams, such as corporate tax, to ensure we provide a joined-up service
* Reviewing the work of more junior team members
* Working across client sites, as well as in the office and from home.
Qualifications
* ACA/ACCA qualified
* Audit experience, including planning and completion
* Good knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS would be beneficial
* Proven track record in accounts preparation
* Excellent communication skills
* Client focused with commercial awareness
* Computer experience: Excel, Word and ideally CCH accounts and audit automation
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on multiple jobs at once
* Experience of running teams and supervising junior team members
* Ability to work in a pressured environment
* Proactive nature and enjoys working as part of a team.
* Driving licence and ability to travel to client premises (beneficial)
Benefits
* A 35 hour working week and a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office (core hours 10-4)
* Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and flexible benefits and family friendly policies
* Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan, paid in December
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us.
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