Audit Senior
Location: Newport
Position: Permanent, full time
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Are you an experienced Audit professional looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and deliver excellence? Our client are looking for an Audit Senior to join their dynamic Business Advisory Department, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping client relationships, leading fieldwork, and ensuring the highest standards of audit delivery.
The Role As an Audit Senior, you will be the key point of contact for clients during fieldwork, managing and assisting audit teams on-site, and keeping management informed on progress. Your responsibilities will include:
*Leading fieldwork teams for larger or high-risk audit clients.
*Identifying and addressing key audit risks through research, discussions, and analysis.
*Reviewing audit working papers and providing guidance to junior team members.
*Drafting accounts and ensuring compliance with disclosure checklists.
*Offering recommendations to improve client systems and controls.
*Discussing audit journals and resolving client queries promptly.
*Keeping managers updated on fieldwork issues and time overruns.
What I’m Looking For I’m seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and technically skilled individual who thrives in a team environment. You should have:
*Post-qualification Audit experience (essential).
*Experience leading audit teams and overseeing juniors on audits.
*Proficiency in Pro Audit and CCH Accounts Production (preferred).
*Group audit experience (advantageous).
*The ability to explain audit testing and technical points clearly to team members.
*Strong interpersonal skills to maintain professionalism, independence, and objectivity in client relationships.
Key Attributes *Approachable and supportive with junior staff.
*Able to manage fieldwork teams and allocate work effectively.
*Provide constructive feedback and resolve challenges on-site.
*Present a professional demeanor, ensuring appropriate communication and appearance.
Working Arrangements *Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM). Flexibility offered to meet client needs.
*Location: Based in Newport, with regular travel to client premises.
Benefits *30 days holiday (including bank holidays).
*Life assurance (2x salary).
*Pension scheme.
*ICAEW/ACCA subscription fees covered.
*Flexible working hours
Next steps:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you are an authentic, passionate Audit and Accounts Manager please call Hannah Dolan on or email   , or click Apply to upload your CV for consideration 

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