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Audit Executive

Distinct Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an Audit Executive to join a Top 15 firm in Leicester.
  • The position requires 2-3 years of auditing experience and ACA or ACCA qualification.
  • Key responsibilities include planning audits, supervising junior staff, and reviewing financial statements.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 33 days of holiday and a referral scheme.
  • This opportunity provides a genuine work-life balance and support for career development.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Audit Executive to join a Top 15 firm and its growing Leicester office. With a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large corporations, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop your career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete audits in line with procedures, with support from senior team members as needed
  • Plan audits, identify potential challenges, and apply appropriate tests
  • Allocate work to junior staff and provide clear instructions and guidance
  • Monitor progress to ensure deadlines and budgets are met
  • Review and sign off audit sections before submission for senior review
  • Conduct final analytical reviews and draft client communications
  • Prepare or review financial statements and summarise key client issues
  • Provide technical advice and training to junior staff to enhance team effectiveness
  • Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and complete review forms

Requirements:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) with relevant practice experience
  • 2-3 years of auditing experience with strong technical knowledge
  • Competent in planning, analysis, and audit completion
  • Familiarity with Excel, Word, and ideally CaseWare
  • Proven ability to supervise or mentor junior staff
  • Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, ISA, US GAAP & GAAS knowledge is a plus)
  • Client-focused, commercially aware, and able to handle multiple tasks under pressure

Why Join?

  • Genuine work-life balance with flexible options
  • Succession planning and management support to help you reach your potential
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including employee recognition awards and bonuses
  • Amazing referral scheme paying up to £4,000 per successful referral
  • 33 days holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, hit apply today or connect with me, Kat Peters at Distinct Recruitment, on LinkedIn to discuss further.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.