The vacancy
As an Audit Senior you will be working as part of the Corporate and Commercial Division, you will lead site audit teams, providing a hands on compliance and /or advisory role that meets or exceeds client expectations and supports your partner/manager team.
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate...
* Adaptability and tenacity when working towards a solution
* Good organisation skills and the ability to operate at a high level of confidentially
* A desire to collaborate with others and develop relationships (both external and internal)
* Ability to multitask and manage a number of different deliverables
* Strong communication skills both verbally and written
* A positive attitude that ensures your delivery transcends client expectation
In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits that include:
* Discounted gym membership
* Option to buy additional holiday
* Regular sports and social events
* Involvement in wellbeing initiatives that include charity events, dress down days and therapies
* Employee Assistance Programme providing advice, support services and counselling
* Flexible and agile working options
More information on the role - main responsibilities:
Audit
* Prepares the audit plan and ensures it appropriately addresses audit objectives
* Takes an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy
* Oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
* Ensures planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives
* Communicates any issues relating to an audit with manager or partner including matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage
* Prepares or reviews audit documentation and drafts of the financial statements
* Ensures the efficient use of appropriate software packages (Caseware)
* Delegates work with other members of the audit team ensuring Juniors understand their responsibilities and have received appropriate on-the-job training/coaching
* Produces commercial management reports, specifically drafting sections of the report to management
* Addresses, discusses and advances conclusion in respect of technical and audit issues identified during the course of the audit
* Controls the audit in relation to timescales, budgets and risk managements procedures
* Provides feedback through regular communication and timely assignment appraisal
Clients
* Maintains up to date understanding of clients business
* Maintains good working relationships with client staff
* Is aware of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and spots opportunities to potentially sell those services to clients
* Is actively involved in office marketing events when appropriate and is an 'ambassador' of the firm
Task management
* Ensures the firm carries out its professional duties properly.
* Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service
* Communicates workload with manager or partner
Training
* Attends training courses as identified in order to develop both technical and personal skills and keeps records for compliance purposes
* Maintains an understanding of audit methodology and Caseware audit software
Other
* Adheres to the firms risk management policies and procedures
* Undertakes other duties that the Audit Senior is competent to do in line with her/his general duties and to meet the demands of the business
* Some assignments may require travel to other offices in East Anglia
Desirables:
Education and qualification
* ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working with an external client base
* Significant experience of working in a professional accountancy practice
* Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised audit packages
* Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities
* Proven ability to manage a portfolio
* Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues
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Working with us
At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you're looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.
Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.
Our benefits
Platinum credited training provider
Pension scheme (salary exchange)
Paid professional subscriptions
Rewards for client referrals
Social responsibility and charity support
Social and sports activities
Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund
Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange
Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts
Market Leading MediCash Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
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