Audit Senior

Hutcheon Mearns are happy to be partnered with a Big Four accountancy practice, recruiting for an Audit Senior in their Aberdeen office. 

About the Firm:

Focusing on building a better working world, this internationally recognised firm operates one of the largest audit departments globally and works with clients all off different sizes – from local family run businesses to international corporations. There is plenty opportunity for growth within this firm making it the ideal place to grow your career in finance with tailored, professional support.

The Aberdeen client portfolio predominately centers around the thriving energy industry, however the firm have also recently been expanding into the fast-developing regional life science and food and drink markets. The clients range from SMEs through to large multinational corporations

Benefits package:

  • A highly competitive base salary
  • Discretionary individual bonus scheme, based on firm and personal performance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Additional customisable benefits, covering additional holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Audit Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading fieldwork and keeping engagement managers updated on audits

  • Accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters

  • Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills

  • Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions

  • Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends

Required Experience:

  • Experience delivering and reporting on external audits
  • Fully qualified as a chartered accountant, e.g. ACA/ACCA/CA/ICAS/ICAEW or international equivalent
  • Financial services or non-financial services industry exposure
  • Project management or team supervisory experience
  • Sector experience in one or more of the following: Oil & Gas; Energy; Power & Utilities; Retail; Transportation; Aviation; Supply Chain & Logistics; Consumer Goods
  • Knowledge of current market issues in the UK
  • Experience using SOX 404 and applying UK GAAP and IFRS
  • The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 

If you would like to discuss the above role further before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Morgan McPherson on 07568226388 or at morgan.mcpherson@hutcheonmearns.co.uk