Senior Auditor / Assistant Manager

Senior / Supervisor – Audit

Location: Godalming

Employer: Top 20 Accountancy Practice

Recruiter: TPF Recruitment

TPF Recruitment are working with a prestigious Top 20 accountancy practice that is looking for a Senior or Assistant Manager to join their audit team in Godalming. In this role, you will lead audits for a diverse range of small to medium-sized clients, managing a team of juniors and working closely with managers to ensure audit work is delivered on time and within budget. This position offers long-term career development opportunities, providing variety through exposure to different industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide training for audit semi-seniors and juniors, ensuring their development and the quality of work.
• Perform risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
• Utilize advanced audit techniques, including substantive testing and analytical procedures.
• Draft and review financial statements, including audit reports, and communicate findings with the audit supervisor/manager.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Complete weekly timesheets and monitor the timely submission of expenses and timesheets by team members.
• Conduct staff appraisals for juniors at the conclusion of audits.
• Oversee the planning and execution of audit tests across various sections of the audit file.
• Review the work of junior staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Design audit tests to ensure efficiency and thoroughness.
• Deliver audit files in a state that minimizes review points from supervisors and managers.
• Collaborate with the tax department on provisions, computations, and returns.
• Prepare and review key audit documents, including audit highlights and going concern assessments.
• Ensure audit files are complete, including sensitivity analysis, risk assessments, and the comparison of forecasts.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in leading audits and managing teams.
• Strong technical competence in auditing and financial reporting.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and team members effectively.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Extensive benefits including: Life insurance and critical illness cover.

For more information, Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment is the best contact for this role, and is available on .