Audit Senior – Sutton

Vacancy Description

We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Audit Senior to join our expanding team. As an Audit Senior, you will take a lead role in audit assignments, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards while building strong relationships with clients. This position demands an approachable and professional individual who understands client requirements and delivers exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for commercial and charity clients from planning through to completion, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sections.
• Analyse accounting data from client records, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, internal audit methodology, and risk management requirements.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients, acting as their trusted advisor.
• Identify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectively.
• Address client queries promptly and professionally, promoting loyalty and trust.
• Mentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high-quality work.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate and timely client files and audits.
• Deliver client work in adherence to legal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review client documents, including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for sign-off.
• Drive efficiency and quality by utilising best practices and leveraging available tools and technology.

Key Requirements

• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site
• The candidate must have relevant UK Audit experiences within the practice environment.

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Previous experience in audit within a practice environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Dependable, professional, and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Benfits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs

If you are interested in this position, lease email a CV and covering letter to jobs@jcsca.co.uk.