Audit Senior

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Borehamwood

Salary: £Competitive

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats.

Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry.

Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries.

Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Audit Senior To provide accurate auditing and assurance services to a diverse range of clients, as directed by Manager, within budget and in accordance with firm procedures.

In addition, assisting in the development of junior staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to perform their job.

• Accounts preparation for Limited companies and Partnerships
• Leading on audit assignments
• Proactive identification of key risk areas in audit planning process including identifying audit and control risks and tailoring of audit programs
• Preparation of audit planning memorandum, programmes and budget in a timely manner
• Solid understanding and performance of substantive and compliance testing and evaluation and resolution of errors
• Ensure all areas of responsibility on audit assignment are fully completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  
  Solid management and co-ordination of the audit team in accordance with time and budget constraints
• Ensure accurate and efficient resolution of audit files with client/audit staff in a timely manner.
  
  Provide feedback to junior audit staff on their performance and linking to potential training and development areas
• Lead client audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements and Sopher + Co standards
• Prepare appropriate audit report
• Prepare management letters and closing reports in accordance with legislation and Sopher + Co standards
• Work closely with Management to develop ongoing effective relationships with clients, and ensure retention
• Ensure all client work is completed within applicable reporting deadlines and client requests (if reasonable)
• Manage, coordinate and delegate client work to junior team members with an appropriate level of capability
• Review junior team members' work, ensuring compliance with Sopher + Co standards
• Ensure all jobs are completed within specific budgets, keeping Manager informed at all times of progress of job
• Assist junior staff in developing their understanding of the various software packages, auditing, tax laws and statutory requirements
• Keep abreast of developments in audit, accounting, taxation and relevant computer software

About you

• Intermediate to Advanced professional accounting practice experience
• Solid understanding of accounting and audit software
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel skills
• ACA/ACCA Qualified
• High level communication skills between clients, staff and management
• Good interpersonal skills with clients, staff and management
• Strong time management skills and not fazed by deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work autonomously
• Reliable
• Organised
• Provide good attention to detail
• Effective team member
• Proactive and Motivated

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable, warm and friendly environment and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer.

Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.