Audit Lead Specialist

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom MHA Full time
Job Title: Audit Lead Specialist

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit Lead Specialist to join our team in Edinburgh. As a key member of our audit team, you will be responsible for leading audits and providing guidance to junior staff members.

Main Responsibilities:
- Plan, control, and review client work to ensure efficient completion
- Hold pre-audit meetings with clients to establish business impacts and areas needing attention
- Prepare time budgets for each assignment
- Ensure detailed audit or accounts planning memorandums are completed
- Brief audit or accounts staff on clients and business nature

Supervisory Role:
- Review work and complete staff assessment forms
- Provide technical advice and guidance to junior staff
- Monitor staff performance and give feedback
- Conduct 6 monthly appraisals of trainees (where appropriate)

Business Development:
- Identify new business opportunities
- Establish local business contacts/networking

Portfolio Management (where appropriate):
- Manage client portfolios (where appropriate)

What We Offer:
- Genuine work-life balance
- New and improved succession planning programme
- Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Competitive salary (£55,000 - £65,000 per annum)
- Amazing employee referral scheme
- Car lease scheme

As an Audit Lead Specialist at MHA, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations. You will be responsible for leading audits, providing guidance to junior staff members, and identifying new business opportunities.



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