Audit Senior - FS
Audit Senior - FS
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Job Description
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Qualified: 55000
Your opportunity
Are you interested in developing expertise in financial services audits while helping junior colleagues to grow and succeed in a closeknit team We have an opportunity for an Audit Senior.
BKLs fantastic Assurance team is made up of pods: smaller audit teams taking on different client bases. You will be joining Podnation a pod specialising in financial services entities which are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We work with wealth and asset managers brokerage firms investment funds debt finance providers payment service providers and electronic money institutions. Our engagements include full statutory audits limited and reasonable assurance engagements and EMI safeguarding audits.
How you will make a difference
As an Audit Senior you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the firms growth and success. Youll combine a personal touch and technical expertise to build trusted relationships with clients delivering a phenomenal client experience. Youll drive and maintain audit quality across various stages of the audit process from planning to execution.
Youll also be contributing to the growth of the next generation of auditors coaching and supporting them on their career journey. Your commitment to professional development and embodying our culture and values will see you thrive at BKL.
You will:
- Perform and deliver highquality external audit services across various industries and engagement types.
- Take ownership of the complete audit process from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork execution documentation and reporting ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards and firm methodologies.
- Identify and thoroughly evaluate highrisk areas design and execute appropriate audit procedures and document findings and conclusions.
- Mentor coach and train junior audit team members providing guidance feedback and onthejob training to support their professional development and enhance their auditing skills.
- Maintain open and effective communication with the audit manager providing regular progress updates escalating issues promptly and collaborating on resolving complex audit matters.
- Proactively manage engagement budgets and time reporting ensuring accurate and prompt recording of billable hours that keep to agreedupon budgets and timelines.
- Foster strong client relationships by consistently delivering excellent client service maintaining professionalism and effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations.
- Continually enhance your technical knowledge auditing skills and industry expertise through selfstudy firmprovided training and onthejob learning opportunities.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices audit methodologies and quality control processes within the audit practice.
You will be ideal for this role if you have:
- ACA/CA/ACCA ICAS or an equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum of three years relevant UK work experience with a reputable audit firm.
- Thorough knowledge of current auditing standards techniques and best practice.
- Some knowledge of CASS and best practice.
- Handson experience across the entire audit cycle from planning to completion.
- Expertise in applying UK GAAP IFRS and other relevant accounting frameworks and standards.
- Experience in successfully leading planning executing and reporting on complex audit and assurance engagements.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to effectively manage audit teams and provide guidance/training to junior staff members.
- Comprehensive understanding of risk management frameworks internal controls and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in auditing tools/software specifically Caseware and data analysis techniques for running audits.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and critical thinking skills to identify risks and control deficiencies.
We know you have a lot to offer which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate.
Inclusion diversity and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.
High challenge high support
If you enjoy problemsolving and a fastchanging environment you will thrive in this role.
As in all BKL roles you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.
You can get an insight into life at BKL here.
Were proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us youll become part of a business thats committed to balancing profit and purpose.
Take your next step
If this sounds like the role for you wed be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL.
Part of how well get to know you and make sure wed work well together is aptitude and psychometric testing during our selection process.
The start date of this role is as soon as possible... so were ready when you are!
Employment Type
Full Time
