Audit Senior

Our client is seeking a dedicated Permanent Audit Senior to join their team in Oxfordshire. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements. As a senior team member, you will review work conducted by junior staff, liaise with clients, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audit services. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take a step further in their career by leading audit projects and mentoring junior team members.

This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).

ACCA/ACA qualified or almost qualified

Minimum of 3 years’ UK Audit practice experience, some accounts experience is also a must

Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage

Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly

A positive, confident and proactive attitude 

Create a positive impression with clients and staff 

Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output

Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated

Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality

Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required

Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork

Assist in work allocation and supervise more junior team members on audits, providing support, training and reviewing their work

Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors

Supervise and review jobs completed by less senior members of staff

Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients

Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Line Manager

Preparing corporation tax computations

Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues

Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes

Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required

Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training

Hybrid working (three days in the office and two days at home)

Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)

Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead

Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries

Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills

A varied role within a talented and experienced team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious audit professional seeking to enhance their career within a dynamic team. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment, competitive salary, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Additionally, the role offers excellent prospects for progression within the organisation, making it an ideal step for those looking to specialise further in audit or move into senior management positions.

A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service