Audit Associate
TPF Recruitment is currently seeking an Audit Associate to join a wellestablished and prestigious Top 15 UK accountancy firm. This firm is a global leader in audit and assurance services offering a strong presence in the UK market and a network spanning 150 countries worldwide. With a team of over 20000 professionals across 440 offices this firm provides a broad range of audit accountancy tax and advisory services known for simplifying complexity in challenging sectors.
About the Firm
This firm is committed to supporting clients in various industries including insurance global capital markets and the notforprofit sector. They are particularly recognized for working with clients facing complex issues offering expert guidance and solutions to drive success.
Requirements
Role Overview
As an Audit Associate you will be responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of audit assignments managing junior staff and ensuring that audits are completed efficiently and in accordance with both client expectations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- PreAssignment: Attend preassignment meetings with the audit team assist in planning audits and understand the objectives and budget of each assignment.
- During Assignment:
- Allocate tasks to junior audit team members and provide guidance and onthejob training.
- Review junior staff work and offer constructive feedback.
- Ensure that audit work is carried out according to the approved plan and budget.
- Advise the manager of any developments that may require adjustments to the strategy.
- Offer logical solutions to challenges as they arise.
- Prepare detailed assignment memoranda including analytical reviews.
- Follow up on outstanding queries with managers and partners.
- Address client queries in a timely and professional manner often engaging directly with senior management.
- Provide sound business advice and demonstrate a strong understanding of client needs.
- Track time spent on assignments for billing purposes and future planning.
Person Specification
Skills Experience & Qualifications
- ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
- Commercial auditing experience particularly with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
- Experience in performing statutory audits and halfyear review engagements from planning through to completion reporting to the manager and partner.
- Proficiency in preparing financial statements in compliance with UK Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Familiarity with preparing cash flow statements and consolidated financial statements.
- Experience documenting and assessing internal controls including preparing board reports.
- Experience training and supervising junior team members.
- Proven experience in client liaison from planning to audit completion with a focus on providing valueadded services.
IT Skills
- Excel: Intermediate
- Knowledge of ProAudit Caseware Working Papers and QuickBooks.
- Microsoft Word: Intermediate
- Access: Basic
- PowerPoint: Basic
Benefits
Benefits:
- Life assurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Private medical
- Hybrid / flexible working
- Enhanced sick leave
- Enhanced annual leave
- Salary sacrifice options
- Enhanced pension matching contributions
- Season ticket loan
- Sabbaticals
- Secondments
- Professional subscriptions
- Dress down policy
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Skills, Experience & Qualifications ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified. Commercial auditing experience, particularly with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Experience in performing statutory audits and half-year review engagements, from planning through to completion, reporting to the manager and partner. Proficiency in preparing financial statements in compliance with UK Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Familiarity with preparing cash flow statements and consolidated financial statements. Experience documenting and assessing internal controls, including preparing board reports. Experience training and supervising junior team members. Proven experience in client liaison, from planning to audit completion, with a focus on providing value-added services. IT Skills Excel: Intermediate Knowledge of ProAudit, Caseware Working Papers, and QuickBooks. Microsoft Word: Intermediate Access: Basic PowerPoint: Basic
Education
ACA part-qualified with approximately 12-18 months of relevant audit experience in a practice environment. A solid understanding of IFRS standards. Experience with audit software such as Pentana Checker, Proaudit, and Caseware is beneficial. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on delivering quality work and achieving client satisfaction.