Qualified Senior Auditor

Hi, We're Sayer Vincent and we're not your typical audit firmWe've been around for quite a while... established in 1983 by three accountants committed to social justice they saw the need for dedicated specialist audit and advice for charities and social purpose organisations. Our company is growing and adapting but we're pleased to say out founding ethos is still a drive at the firm to this day.We make charities become more effective at what they do - which in turn helps their beneficiaries. So, if you are passionate about causes, working for us would be right up your streetWe really value what every individual brings to our business and believe our people are the most important part. Providing a supportive culture where everyone can learn, develop and grow whilst really understanding what they bring to the business.The firm has been growing steadily over the last few years and we are looking for fully qualified auditors. Assistant audit managers work as part of our audit team delivering client work and provide coaching to less experienced colleagues.About the roleQualified senior auditors work as part of our audit team delivering client work. As experienced auditors and professionally qualified members of staff, they provide coaching to less experienced colleagues, alongside the practical delivery of audit and other client work.ResponsibilitiesUndertake client work as directed, mainly this will involve statutory audits but will also encompass other client assignments such as due diligence, VAT, internal audit and training activitiesFollow the firm's policies and procedures on all work to achieve high standards and deliver an excellent service to clientsAdhere to firm's standards on independence and professional ethicsKeep managers and partners regularly informed of activities, capacity and progress on assignments to ensure that time is fully utilisedParticipate in meetings as appropriate, playing an active part in internal briefing and de-brief sessionsProvide effective supervision and training to trainee accountants who are undertaking audit workWhere required, work alone at client's premises with minimal supervision, presenting completed audit file for manager review, which includes management letterAny other tasks in line with the responsibilities of the roleSkills and knowledgeThorough knowledge of the firm's processes for delivering services to clients, as represented by manuals and guidance on our intranetCommitment and interest in the charity / not for profit sectorAbility to work alone at client's premises or lead an audit team as the most senior member of the on-site staffExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate well with non-finance personnel at clientsAbility to prioritise own work effectively, planning time and assignments effectively to meet client deadlines and internal deadlinesIT literate, particularly in relation to use of Microsoft Office applicationsExperience of charity audits and accountsExperience of dealing with senior staff at clientsQualificationsACA with good exam record, or equivalent qualificationDegree level qualification, or AAT qualifiedWork experienceAccounts preparation experience both using accounting packages and incomplete recordsExperience of supervising audit staffAt least two years' experience of working on audit assignmentsKey interfacesClientsAudit ManagersTraineesSupport and developmentQualified senior auditors will be supported by individual principals who will be senior audit managers or partners. The principal will provide support and assistance in professional development, encouraging the qualified auditor to actively explore and gain experience of non-audit work.Whilst we cannot predict what non-audit work will be undertaken, it will build upon the audit skills acquired during the course of the ACA training contract. Recent non-audit work undertaken has included due diligence assignments, internal audit, external training, VAT and tax assignments and additional accounting support to clients.Qualified senior auditors will be provided with a tailored development programme that will include further soft skills training as well as continuing professional development. Qualified auditors will be required to remain technically up to date and to develop new skills from the challenge of undertaking non-audit assignments.Qualified senior auditors will be supported to achieve the Diploma in Charity Accounting through the experience route.If this sounds like you, we'd be keen to hear from you and look forward to reviewing your application.Salary Circa £53,000