About the role
Qualified senior auditors work as part of our audit team delivering client work. As experienced auditors and professionally qualified members of staff, they provide coaching to less experienced colleagues, alongside the practical delivery of audit and other client work.
Responsibilities
* Undertake client work as directed, mainly statutory audits but also due diligence, VAT, internal audit and training activities.
* Follow the firm's policies and procedures to achieve high standards and deliver an excellent service to clients.
* Adhere to firm's standards on independence and professional ethics.
* Keep managers and partners regularly informed of activities, capacity and progress on assignments to ensure that time is fully utilised.
* Participate in meetings as appropriate, playing an active part in internal briefing and de‑brief sessions.
* Provide effective supervision and training to trainee accountants undertaking audit work.
* Where required, work alone at client premises with minimal supervision, presenting completed audit file for manager review, which includes a management letter.
* Any other tasks in line with the responsibilities of the role.
Skills and Knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of the firm's processes for delivering services to clients, as represented by manuals and guidance on our intranet.
* Commitment and interest in the charity / not‑for‑profit sector.
* Ability to work alone at client premises or lead an audit team as the most senior member of the on‑site staff.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate well with non‑finance personnel at clients.
* Ability to prioritise own work effectively, planning time and assignments to meet client and internal deadlines.
* IT literate, particularly in relation to the use of Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience of charity audits and accounts.
* Experience of dealing with senior staff at clients.
Qualifications
* ACA with good exam record, or equivalent qualification.
* Degree level qualification, or AAT qualified.
* At least two years' experience of working on audit assignments.
* Accounts preparation experience both using accounting packages and incomplete records.
* Experience of supervising audit staff.
* Work experience relevant to audit and accounts.
Support and Development
Qualified senior auditors will be supported by individual principals who will be senior audit managers or partners. The principal will provide support and assistance in professional development, encouraging the qualified auditor to explore and gain experience of non‑audit work, including due diligence assignments, internal audit, external training, VAT and tax assignments, and additional accounting support to clients. They will also be provided with a tailored development programme, ongoing professional development, and support to achieve the Diploma in Charity Accounting through the experience route.
Company
British Heart Foundation – a leading charity focused on heart health and research.
Salary
Circa £53,000.
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