Audit Senior - Ipswich

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 2 months at 23:59 BST . The vacancy As an Audit Senior you will be working as part of the Corporate and Commercial Division, you will lead site audit teams, providing a hands on compliance and /or advisory role that meets or exceeds client expectations and supports your partner/manager team.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate… Adaptability and tenacity when working towards a solution

Good organisation skills and the ability to operate at a high level of confidentially

A desire to collaborate with others and develop relationships (both external and internal)

Ability to multitask and manage a number of different deliverables

Strong communication skills both verbally and written

A positive attitude that ensures your delivery transcends client expectation

In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits that include:

Discounted gym membership

Option to buy additional holiday

Regular sports and social events

Involvement in wellbeing initiatives that include charity events, dress down days and therapies

Employee Assistance Programme providing advice, support services and counselling

Flexible and agile working options

More information on the role - main responsibilities: Audit Prepares the audit plan and ensures it appropriately addresses audit objectives

Takes an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy

Oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion

Ensures planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives

Communicates any issues relating to an audit with manager or partner including matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage

Prepares or reviews audit documentation and drafts of the financial statements

Ensures the efficient use of appropriate software packages (Caseware)

Delegates work with other members of the audit team ensuring Juniors understand their responsibilities and have received appropriate on-the-job training/coaching

Produces commercial management reports, specifically drafting sections of the report to management

Addresses, discusses and advances conclusion in respect of technical and audit issues identified during the course of the audit

Controls the audit in relation to timescales, budgets and risk managements procedures

Provides feedback through regular communication and timely assignment appraisal

Clients Maintains up to date understanding of clients business

Maintains good working relationships with client staff

Is aware of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and spots opportunities to potentially sell those services to clients

Is actively involved in office marketing events when appropriate and is an 'ambassador' of the firm

Ensures the firm carries out its professional duties properly.

Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service

Communicates workload with manager or partner

Training Attends training courses as identified in order to develop both technical and personal skills and keeps records for compliance purposes

Maintains an understanding of audit methodology and Caseware audit software

Other Adheres to the firms risk management policies and procedures

Undertakes other duties that the Audit Senior is competent to do in line with her/his general duties and to meet the demands of the business

Some assignments may require travel to other offices in East Anglia

Education and qualification ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent

Experience Experience of working with an external client base

Significant experience of working in a professional accountancy practice

Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised audit packages

Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities

Proven ability to manage a portfolio

Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues

Working with us At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you're looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.

Platinum credited training provider

Pension scheme (salary exchange)

Rewards for client referrals

Social responsibility and charity support

Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund

Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange

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