Audit Senior

GPC Finance is delighted to partner with a Top 10 accounting firm. Due to continued growth and expansion in our audit department, we are now seeking to recruit a number of Audit Seniors.

Due to continued growth and expansion in our client’s audit department, we are now seeking to recruit a number of Audit Seniors.  The post holder will lead the delivery of audit assignments and be responsible for the effective delivery of high-quality assignments to fieldwork completion and final accounts and audit report stage, within the required timescale. The post-holder will also supervise and direct junior auditors during assignments.  We are seeking an ambitious, high-performing candidate and can offer strong prospects for career progression.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a broad cross sector of audit assignments.
• Ensure that all audit assignments are planned adequately, and that staff are briefed in advance on the specific risks of the assignment.
• Draft high-quality, financial statements and audit reports that include practical recommendations to address all risk issues and control weaknesses identified during the assignment, with a clear supporting rationale.
• Lead multiple audit assignments concurrently and ensure the most effective and efficient use of time and resources at all times.
• Liaise closely and build effective working relationships with client staff in all disciplines (tax, company secretarial etc.) to facilitate and support the audit process.
• Ensure the Partner is appropriately briefed at all times to include significant issues on the work being undertaken and any issues.
• Deliver audit assignments to a high standard of quality, ensuring conformance with FRS102 and Irish GAAP, addressing key risks effectively and adhering to allotted timescales, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Be fully conversant and understand the authority levels of this role and those of all relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance with the firm’s policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day supervision, on-the-job training and mentoring of junior staff allocated to audit assignment and fully participate in all Performance Management initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• A qualification as an Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Demonstrable understanding of risk, Irish GAAP, FRS102 and CA2014 and awareness of topical issues
• Sound knowledge of the development of audit strategies and Terms of Engagement for individual engagements
• Strong technical competence and detailed practical knowledge of FRS102, Irish and UK GAAP and CA2014
• Proven ability to work on a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills plus the proven ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at any one time.

Benefits:

• Salary €47k – €55k
• Study Leave/ course/ Exams Fees Paid
• Performance Bonus
• Hybrid
• Tax Saver
• Bike to Work
• Parking

If you are an Audit Senior looking for your next career move, please contact Niamh Fitzpatrick. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.