Chichester
Audit Senior Department: Audit Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Chichester Description Kreston Reeves is an established and highly successful professional services firm, with offices across Sussex, Kent and London. Our Audit team is a core part of the firm, delivering assurance services to a wide range of clients across different industries. We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Audit Senior to join our growing team. Based in our Chichester office, you will play a key role in planning, delivering and completing audit assignments, supervising junior team members, and building strong client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of clients, work closely with managers and partners, and further develop your technical and leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. About the role • Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards., • Preparing audit work, delegating tasks where appropriate and reviewing work completed by Audit Semi-Seniors and Assistants., • Monitoring workflow and communicating progress with clients and internal stakeholders., • Researching and resolving audit issues, escalating complex matters as required., • Preparing audit completion documentation, including Going Concern assessments and KAF files., • Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members, providing feedback and guidance., • Maintaining audit administration, including accurate APS workflow updates and ensuring all compliance requirements (AML, KYC, engagement letters) are met., • Acting as a key point of contact for clients during fieldwork, maintaining proactive communication throughout the year., • Attending client meetings, including planning, review and close-down sessions., • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience in audit within a professional services firm., • Proven experience of leading audits from planning through to completion., • Strong technical knowledge of audit, accounting and compliance requirements., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines., • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues., • Experience of supervising and developing junior team members., • Strong IT skills, including use of audit software and Microsoft Office., • Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards., • Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, • Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab., • Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values, • Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses, • Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment, • ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes