My client, a highly regarded and established accountancy firm based on the Essex/East London borders, is looking to recruit an Audit Senior to join its growing team.

The firm offers a friendly, sociable and supportive working environment, a varied client base and excellent opportunities for career progression. With a strong emphasis on training and professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their audit career.

The role involves working with a broad range of clients across different sectors, taking responsibility for audit assignments from planning through to completion and working closely with Managers and Partners.

The role will include:

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing audit working papers and financial statements
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
• Identifying and resolving audit and accounting issues
• Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on a varied portfolio of clients

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification
• Have strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice
• Be confident leading audit assignments and supervising junior staff
• Have good technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Possess strong communication and client relationship skills
• Be organised, proactive and keen to develop their career

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established firm offering a supportive working environment, a varied portfolio of clients and excellent long-term career prospects.