Audit senior

THE COMPANY Kenton Black are delighted to be working with a reputable accountancy practice based in Stoke-On-Trent. Due to continued growth they are now looking to recruit an ambitious and passionate Audit Senior ready to consider new challenges. As a business they draw on the expertise of specialist strategic partners to provide high quality, current and bespoke business advice and tax planning solutions. They provide a professional, honest, and personal service from day-to-day business accounting and compliance, through to specialist tax or business advice, and auditing. Their team have a wealth of experience to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses to reach their full potential and grow and develop. They help a wide range of businesses from corporate groups, owner managed businesses, sole traders and partnerships working across multiple business sectors and industries. They use and embrace technology to enable them to deliver accurate and efficient information which enables them to provide advice that adds value to each and every business they work with. Their staff are trained to a high standard and their work is regulated by the ICAEW accountancy body, ensuring they deliver a high standard of service to all their clients. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As Audit Senior, you will provide a wide range of audit services across a diverse range of clients, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high calibre audit service. Their audit function is growing, and you will have a defined pathway for personal and professional development along with opportunities for career progression. You will be joining a ldquo;people first culture rdquo; that is built on their core values: Friendly ndash; Collaborative ndash; Honest ndash; Professional ndash; Supportive. NB. This is a pure audit role but could potentially include accounts for the right candidate. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As Audit Senior your key duties will include: -Responsible for audit management from planning to completion -Lead the onsite audit team, responsible for high quality audit fieldwork -Prepare files for review by Directors -Provide advice to client/s on audit matters -Build positive and longstanding relationships with clients to support the firm rsquo;s success and growth. -Supervise, develop, and mentor junior members of the team -Deputise for the Audit Manager as required PERSON SPECIFICATION To be considered for the role of Audit Senior you will meet the following criteria as follows: -Qualified or nearly qualified ACA or ACCA -Practice experience essential -Experience of leading an audit assignment from planning through to approval of the statutory accounts by the Board -Strong financial reporting knowledge essential -Good communicator who excels in a client-facing role -Have a close attention to detail, working accurately and to budgets and deadlines -A self-starter who can identify issues as well as opportunities and propose appropriate solutions -Must share our core values of honesty and integrity, positive, supportive, professional and inclusive. If you are ready for a fresh challenge with a wonderful, forward thinking Stoke-On-Trent based Accounting firm then please APPLY TODAY. This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks ndash; Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Dundee, Aberdeen and Worcester, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK