Salary 

£55,000 per year

Your opportunity

Are you interested in audits for hotels, restaurants and bars? Join Pod Aces, a pod within our audit team that is focused on the Hospitality and Retail sector. There will also be opportunities to get involved in financial services work, with the overall portfolio size being £1.7m. If you’re looking for unique and challenging work within a close-knit group, this is the pod for you.

How you will make a difference

As a fully-qualified Audit Senior, you’ll play a pivotal role in contributing to the firm’s growth and success. Using your technical expertise, you’ll build relationships with clients, becoming one of our trusted business advisers and delivering exceptional service. You’ll drive and maintain audit quality across various stages of the audit process, from planning to execution.

You’ll also be contributing to the growth of the next generation of auditors, coaching and supporting them on their career journeys. Your commitment to professional development and embodying our culture and values will see you thrive at BKL.

You will:

• Perform and deliver high-quality external audit services across various industries and engagement types.
• Take ownership of the complete audit process, from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork execution, documentation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards and firm methodologies.
• Identify and thoroughly evaluate high-risk areas, design and execute appropriate audit procedures, and document findings and conclusions effectively.
• Mentor, coach, and train junior audit team members, providing guidance, feedback, and on-the-job training to support their professional development and enhance their auditing skills.
• Maintain open and effective communication with the audit manager, providing regular progress updates, escalating issues promptly, and collaborating on resolving complex audit matters.
• Proactively manage engagement budgets and time reporting, ensuring accurate and timely recording of billable hours and adherence to agreed-upon budgets and timelines.
• Foster strong client relationships by consistently delivering excellent client service, maintaining professionalism, and clearly communicating audit findings and recommendations.
• Continuously enhance your technical knowledge, auditing skills, and industry expertise through self-study, firm-provided training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices, audit methodologies, and quality control processes within the audit practice.

You will be ideal for this role if you have:

• ACA/CA/ACCA, ICAS or an equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of three years' relevant UK work experience with a reputable audit firm.
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing standards, techniques and best practice.
• Hands-on experience across the entire audit cycle, from planning to completion.
• Expertise in applying UK GAAP, IFRS and other relevant accounting frameworks and standards.
• Proven track record of successfully leading, planning, executing and reporting on complex audit and assurance engagements
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to effectively manage audit teams and provide guidance/training to junior staff members.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management frameworks, internal controls and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in auditing tools/software, specifically Caseware and data analysis techniques for effective audit execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify risks and control deficiencies.

We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate.

Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.

High challenge, high support

If you enjoy problem-solving and a fast-changing environment, you will thrive in this role.

As in all BKL roles, you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork, and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.

You can get an insight into life at BKL here.

We’re proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us, you’ll become part of a business that’s committed to balancing profit and purpose.

Take your next step

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL.

Part of how we’ll get to know you, and make sure we’d work well together, is aptitude and psychometric testing during our selection process.

The start date of this role is as soon as possible... so we’re ready when you are!