Audit Senior

Dafferns is a leading audit and accounting firm dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients across various industries.

We provide audit, assurance, accounts, tax, and advisory services, with proactive advice and ethical tax planning – we work with ambitious small, medium, and large UK and international businesses, charities, business owners and private individuals.

Through our memberships of AGN International and Mindshop, we guide, develop and mentor our team members. We are also a Platinum ACCA Approved Employer for Trainee Development, an Authorised ICAEW Training Employer and an award-winning training firm.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Audit Senior to ensure timely and accurate delivery of technical audit and other assurance services.

Job description

The Audit Senior will work closely with managers to lead audit engagements, oversee audit procedures, and provide guidance to trainees to ensure delivery of high-quality services to our clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in audit and gaining practical experience in a dynamic professional environment.

Key responsibilities

Lead audits and be responsible for assistants within the audit team to ensure delivery within agreed timetable
Prepare and audit statutory accounts
Manage workload to ensure all tasks are completed according to deadlines and within budgets set
Liaise with clients to ensure that information is received in sufficient time to prepare accounts and complete the audit
Investigate all audit issues to arrive at a proposal or solution
Able to carry out ad hoc assignments with assistance
Take responsibility for own workload and performance indicators
Identify opportunities for additional work / cross selling
Apply knowledge of Dafferns services, specialisms, markets and core client base, highlighting potential business opportunities to managers
Develop assistants in the team by on-the-job training, directing and supervising their work
Receive feedback and discuss this with the managers, to apply in future
Report to Managers, Directors or Partners depending on assignment
Delegate work to and review work of trainees and semi-seniors
Organise a small client portfolio as lead auditor
Maintain liaison with clients to ensure completion of assignments is in line with planned timescales
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures
Stay aware of changes in auditing standards, regulations, and industry trends
Actively participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills
Maintain client confidentiality outside the office including on client premises
Build relationships with clients to clarify facts and information in a professional manner
Work collaboratively with team members to achieve tasks efficiently and effectively
Support colleagues and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment
Build relationships with peers internally and externally
Completion and submission of timesheets within set deadlines
Learn and understand about other service lines

Qualifications and skills

Appropriate relevant experience in a similar role or environment (3 years or more)
Recently professionally qualified or finalist – ACA / ACCA
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Good compliance skills with limited supervision
Ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when necessary
Take responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines in conjunction with manager
Show enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in seeing tasks through to completion
Be aware of relevant financial targets and constraints, contribute to achieving these, keeping managers informed of progress
Convert options into recommendations and resolutions
Understand need for continuous learning
Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice
Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software
Driving licence preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career growth
Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
Exposure to diverse clients and industries
Creation of your personal development plan
Online external training and CPD courses
Structured internal training sessions, soft skills training, on assignment training and internal mentoring within the team
Developing a problem-solving mindset – every member of the Dafferns team completes the Mindshop advisory fundamentals training
Annual holiday starting from 22 days per annum, plus bank holidays
Company pension – 4% employee / 4% employer contributions after qualifying period of 3 months
Bupa cash plan
Death in service life cover (with up to six times salary) after qualifying period of 3 months
Income protection insurance after qualifying period of 3 months
Mental health, wellbeing and work life balance – we support our team by being open and signposting help and resources, should they need it
We have regular social events for all the team – including our annual Team Day out, the Christmas Party, our Tennis event, team BBQ, and informal get togethers at lunchtime and after work