Audit Senior

We are working with a well-established, independent Edinburgh based Accountancy Practice on their Audit Senior vacancy. The firm works with a diverse portfolio of clients, and as the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional who enjoys taking ownership of engagements, working closely with clients and developing junior team members, while continuing to build their technical and commercial experience. The Role As an Audit Senior, you will take a leading role across a varied portfolio of audit engagements, managing assignments from planning through to completion and sign-off. You will work closely with clients and the wider audit team, ensuring engagements are delivered efficiently, to a high standard and in line with UK accounting and auditing standards. The role offers exposure to increasingly complex audit work, including group audits, acquisitions and disposals, restructures, contract accounting, IFRS and overseas subsidiaries. You will also play an important role in supporting and developing junior members of the team, providing guidance, training and constructive feedback. Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off.
• Manage audit budgets, monitor progress and communicate any potential overruns or additional service opportunities.
• Assess audit risks independently and ensure appropriate audit procedures are designed and completed.
• Lead planning, progress and completion meetings with the audit team and clients.
• Review financial statements and ensure they comply with relevant accounting standards and Companies Act requirements. You will ideally have:
• Experience working within an accountancy or professional services practice.
• Experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• A strong understanding of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience assessing audit risk and developing appropriate testing approaches.
• Exposure to more complex areas such as acquisitions, disposals, restructures, contract accounting, group audits or IFRS.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills. Qualifications
• Studying towards or already holding a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CA
• Qualified by experience with relevant audit practice experience.