Senior Audit Associate

The Role We are recruiting for a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stourbridge, who are looking to appoint a Qualified Senior Audit Associate to join their growing audit team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing audits from planning through to completion, while also supporting and developing junior members of the team. You’ll be working with a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors and will have regular exposure to client-facing responsibilities.

Please note:

This role requires previous experience working within a UK accounting firm / chartered accountancy practice. Applications without this experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities Lead and perform audit assignments from planning through to completion Carry out audit fieldwork and ensure compliance with UK auditing standards Prepare financial statements under FRS 102 from clients’ trial balances Review financial statements and supporting schedules Supervise, support and coach junior team members on audit engagements Act as a key point of contact for clients, resolving queries efficiently Identify improvement opportunities and provide value-added recommendations Attend client premises for on-site audits as required Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Proven audit experience within a UK accountancy practice (essential) Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines Competent with audit software and Microsoft Office Experience using iRIS for accounts preparation is desirable Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites What’s on Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience Supportive and collaborative working environment Pension scheme and additional benefits