Audit Senior

Salary – c£40,000 depending on experience Hours - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working Holiday – 24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), which increases after 5 years’ service About the Audit Senior role We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses. Our Stratford upon Avon office is looking for an Audit Senior to join the team. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years audit experience and ideally have knowledge of accounts preparation, along with basic corporation tax knowledge. Working on an extensive and broad portfolio of audit clients with turnovers up to £130million, including UK divisions of multi-national groups and consolidations. The position will be in a client facing role, establishing strong relationships with a significant number of business owners across the region. The team have a passion for client care, so we require someone with good communication skills who can lead an audit from planning right through to manager review. The ideal candidate will also be able to supervise trainees and assist with their development. Key responsibilities of an Audit Senior will include: • Supporting the management and delivery of assignments through undertaking audit fieldwork both at clients’ premises and in the office taking responsibility for all audit fieldwork of the team • Preparing client deliverables (including Audit Findings Report), building relationships with the client (including their teams) and acting as an ambassador for the business • Planning assignments, including budgeting and use of analytical review • Ensuring files are complete for Manager review including file completion where applicable • Attendance at stock takes as required • Supervising, delegating and reviewing work of Assistants • Active involvement in the professional and personal development of more junior team members • Preparation of accounts on CCH (including those under IFRS, FRS102 and 1A) • Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues which may arise • Develop a strong commercial understanding of the clients’ businesses and any developments within them • Initiate and work with other service lines across the business to the benefit of the client, including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client) • Forming relationships with the national Audit & Assurance team across the wider business, sharing knowledge and best practice. • You will be expected to attend training to further develop and maintain your technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification About you We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in audit • ACCA / ACA qualified or nearly qualified • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal • Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail • Recent accounting and audit experience is essential, including knowledge of UK GAAP, ISAs and companies Law • Exposure to owner managed businesses is also essential • Technical ability with a knowledge of recent developments in relation to accounting and audit regulations • Strong time management skills, as well as being self-motivated and a team player • Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service • Commitment to building the reputation of the firm through the quality of work provided, knowledge demonstrated and client experience Regular travel to client sites and occasional travel further afield, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Full benefits available for the Audit Senior • Pension scheme • Group life assurance 4 x salary • Medical insurance cash plan (after probation) • Free car parking on site • Additional two days off at Christmas • Social events • Access to our employee benefits portal – GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases • Employee Assistance Programme • Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team • Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.