Semi-Senior to Senior Auditor

We are recruiting for a new job opportunity with a well established accountancy firm based in Peterborough, who are hiring for an Audit Semi-Senior to Audit Senior. They will also consider applicants from an Assistant Manager grade. To an extent, the role can be moulded to suit the successful applicant, and salary will be dependent on experience.

They are a sizeable firm, who still have the friendly feel and support available of an independent accountancy firm, but with the scale and size to offer good pay, strong benefits, and real career progression.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake audit fieldwork across a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of specific audit sections such as revenue, expenses, and fixed assets.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical review procedures, and document findings in line with firm methodology and auditing standards.
• Assist in the planning and risk assessment stages of audits, developing an understanding of clients’ businesses and internal controls.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP and applicable regulations set by the Financial Reporting Council.
• Identify audit issues, discrepancies, and control weaknesses, and communicate findings to senior team members.
• Act as a key point of contact for client finance teams, responding to queries and building strong working relationships.
• Support and guide junior team members, including reviewing their work and providing on-the-job training where appropriate.
• Assist in the completion of audit assignments, including clearing review points and contributing to audit reports and management letters.
• Ensure audit assignments are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, contributing to continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays)
• Free parking
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme
• Regular development reviews and training
• Study support