Audit Team Leader

Our highly prestigious client in Leatherhead is on the lookout for a passionate and driven individual to step into the role of Audit Team Leader. You'll be at the forefront, guiding and inspiring our junior staff, all while maintaining unparalleled standards of precision and excellence. This is your chance to make a real impact and lead with enthusiasm!

• Based in Leatherhead
• £45,000 - £50,000
• Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
• Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

Job specification:

• Collaborating closely with Managers and Directors to conduct audit risk assessments, plan audits, and address audit and accounting challenges.
• As Audit Team Leader, you will guarantee the timely and cost-effective completion of audit assignments.
• Evaluate audit progress and offer guidance and support to junior team members.
• Extensively communicate with clients during all stages of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, and completion.
• Engagement in the training and development of ACA students, as well as the staff review process.
• Drafting statutory financial statements for audit clients of a Big 4 firm.
• Acquisition and divestiture due diligence procedures.
• Evaluation and documentation of internal control processes and systems.

Person specification:

• Outstanding technical expertise and client interaction abilities.
• Newly qualified or experienced ACAs or ACCAs.
• Capability to independently research and apply technical knowledge.
• Diverse experience in statutory audit and accounts preparation.
• Robust and current understanding of FRS 102 & ISAs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A successful Audit Team Leader will be able to assign tasks and oversee junior staff.
• Strong IT proficiency and adaptable to technological advancement.

Additional Information:

• Competitive Holiday Allowance & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Firm funded Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Gifts
• Recruitment Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Season Ticket Loan
• Bike Purchase Scheme
• Retirement Benefits
• Pre-retirement Financial Planning
• Annual Flu Jab Programme
• 360 Medical Assessments
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Microsoft Office Home Use Scheme
• Royal Albert Hall Free Tickets
• Discounted Theatre Tickets
• Tastecard
• Bupa Rewards
• Fresh Fruit Deliveries
• Dress Down Fridays

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