This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
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.
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