Audit Senior - Independent Accountancy Practice Hitchin Up to £45,000 Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a well-established accountancy practice in Hitchin in their search for an Audit Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior looking to take greater ownership of assignments, build trusted client relationships and continue progressing towards an ACA or ACCA qualification. You will manage audits from planning through to completion, gain broad practical experience and support the development of junior colleagues within a supportive and professional practice. The role offers excellent exposure to the full audit lifecycle, alongside opportunities to develop your technical knowledge, client management and leadership skills. Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, including risk assessment, fieldwork, testing and analytical reviewPrepare accurate audit files, working papers and completion documentation in line with the firms methodology and UK auditing standardsReview financial statements and supporting documentation, assisting with statutory accounts preparation where requiredIdentify audit issues, control weaknesses and areas for improvement, escalating significant matters to the Audit ManagerAct as a key client contact, managing information requests, resolving queries and keeping clients updated throughout assignmentsManage multiple assignments, monitoring progress against agreed deadlines and budgetsPrepare professional client correspondence and support the efficient onboarding of new clientsSupervise and support apprentices and junior colleagues, allocating work, reviewing files and providing constructive feedbackKey RequirementsMinimum 3+ years experience within an accountancy practice, including practical audit exposureCurrently working towards an ACA or ACCA qualification or newly qualifiedKnowledge of Caseware (highly beneficial)Confident problem-solver with good professional judgementStrong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationshipsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workProactive, positive and collaborative approachStrong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlinesWhat's on OfferSalary of up to £45,000 DOEPrivate medical insurance following successful completion of probationHoliday purchase scheme following successful completion of probationStudy leave and dedicated support towards your ACA or ACCA qualificationRelevant professional development and trainingPerformance-related bonus opportunitiesClear opportunity to develop your audit, client management and leadership skillsInterested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - | Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded!Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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