Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting a well-known Scotland's Accountancy Firms with the appointment of an Audit Senior Manager.
The Company
Meraki Talent is partnering with a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers in Scotland. With over 140 years of history, this reputable firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory, catering to clients across diverse sectors. Known for its collaborative and people-cantered culture, the firm prioritizes delivering tailored solutions that drive real value for its clients, from start-ups to established enterprises. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that fosters growth, innovation, and integrity in every aspect of its work.
The Team
The Audit department is a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality, insightful audit services to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs and large corporate groups to charities and public sector organizations. With a client-centred approach, the audit team combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of each client's unique challenges and goals, ensuring an efficient and valuable audit process.
Known for their proactive and collaborative style, the team provides more than just compliance; they offer insights that support clients' financial health and strategic growth. Firm's commitment to innovation and ongoing professional development empowers the audit team to stay at the forefront of industry best practices, making it an exceptional place to build a career in audit.
On Offer
Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of its team members. Key benefits include:
- Flexible & Remote Working: Promoting a healthy work-life balance through flexible hours and remote working options, allowing team members to work from home or the office as needed.
- Holiday Allowance & Extra Leave Options: Generous annual leave with options for additional paid leave and the ability to carry over unused days.
- Generous Pension Scheme: Offering a competitive pension contribution to support employees' financial security for the future.
- Employee Recognition & Social Activities: Regular team-building events, social gatherings, and recognition programs to celebrate achievements and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Continuous Professional Development: A commitment to learning and growth with access to training programs, qualifications, and development resources tailored to each role and career path.
- Health & Well-being Support: Including private healthcare, mental health resources, and initiatives to promote physical and mental wellness.
- Community Engagement & Volunteering Opportunities: Encourages participation in community service, supporting employees in giving back to causes they care about.
These benefits reflect the firm's commitment to creating a supportive, engaging, and rewarding environment for its people.
Duties
- Audit Engagement Management: Leading and managing audit engagements from planning through completion, including setting timelines, coordinating resources, and ensuring adherence to budgets.
- Client Relationship Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships, addressing client needs, and providing insights on complex audit issues.
- Risk Assessment and Strategy Development: Identifying areas of financial risk, developing audit strategies, and implementing audit programs to address client-specific risks effectively.
- Team Supervision and Mentorship: Leading, supervising, and mentoring audit team members, delegating tasks effectively, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
- Reviewing Audit Work and Reports: Reviewing and approving audit working papers, financial statements, and reports prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and high standards of quality.
- Technical Expertise and Compliance: Staying current with auditing standards, accounting principles, and industry regulations; ensuring that all audit procedures meet compliance requirements and best practices.
- Delivering Value-Added Insights: Providing clients with actionable recommendations and insights based on audit findings to enhance financial processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Budget and Financial Management: Managing project budgets, monitoring engagement costs, and seeking efficiencies to meet financial targets.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Contributing to the development of firm's audit methodologies, tools, and processes to drive efficiencies and maintain a high level of service quality.
Contact Info
For full information on the firm and Audit role please apply or reach out to Marija at Meraki Talent.