Assists with planning and conducting audits, reviewing financial records, assessing risk and supporting the audit team.
About the role
You will assist the Audit Manager in planning and executing audit processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role involves supporting the audit team, conducting audits, and helping to develop audit strategies.
Reports to: Associate Director – Audit
Main Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing internal and external audits.
- Support daily audit operations and ensure compliance with auditing standards.
- Review and analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Help ensure compliance with accounting principles, financial regulations, and company policies.
- Assist in managing and mentoring the audit team.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of audit strategies and procedures.
- Identify and assess areas of financial risk and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
There may be opportunities to work in other areas of the general practice and fiduciaries side of the business such as the preparation of financial statements and get involved with tax compliance such as drafting tax and VAT returns.
Essential skills
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles and financial reporting regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail.
Knowledge and qualifications
- ACCA or ACA qualified or equivalent professional certification.
- Proficient in accounting software, Word, Excel and Outlook.
For more details and to apply contact [email protected] or 01624615600.
