Job Title: Audit Senior

Location: Hybrid Working (London EC4M/Remote)

Days/Hours worked: Monday-Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)

Our Vision:
We are creating a sustainable business where our people love to work, clients grow from our advice, and we achieve great things together.

What Makes Us Different:
Established 130 years ago, Wilson Wright is now part of BKL, an accounting, tax, and business advisory firm based in London.

As a longstanding member of DFK International, a global association of accounting firms, we support our clients worldwide when needed.

Our clients range in size from small sole traders to multinational groups. We believe they all have one thing in common: they want cutting-edge technical excellence with a hands-on, professional, and personal service that they can rely on to add value and deliver results.

Our holistic approach to service delivery means that our clients always have a central point of contact with a person who understands their issues. It also means our people understand a client's needs from every angle.

We aim to inspire and support each other to be at our best, so we can make a lasting difference to our clients, the community, and our firm. Take a look at this video to hear from our employees about our working environment: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Izh8sNb4AHM.

Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are fundamental aspects 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 this a great place to work.

What We Value

• Think Big:
  We are always challenging ourselves to think differently and reimagine what’s possible. This happens when we are open to new ideas: brave in how we suggest them, curious about exploring them, and enthusiastic in how we make them work.
• In It Together:
  We are a business for everyone. We work together and care about each other so that we can all achieve our best. By building a more inclusive culture, we enable innovation and growth. Our choices, decisions, and actions have a positive impact on our people, our society, and the environment, helping create a sustainable business.
• Take Pride:
  We work with conviction, seeking to be the best version of ourselves in everything we do. This belief is rooted in the confidence we have in ourselves, our team, our work, and our business. We understand and believe that we can all achieve remarkable things.
• Do the Right Thing:
  We value fairness, honesty, and integrity above all else. We speak openly and fairly with each other to build relationships based on trust and respect. We’re accountable for our actions and do what we say we’ll do, even if it’s not easy.
• Enjoy It:
  We bring our whole selves to work every day – free to express our beliefs and share our unique perspectives in all that we do. We enjoy our time at work and know it’s also important to enjoy our time at home. We laugh, have fun, and make this part of what we’re known for.

BKL’s fantastic Assurance team is made up of pods: smaller audit teams taking on different client bases. Podyssey is a journey through a diverse range of industries, with a mixed portfolio spanning financial services, retail, and businesses that provide services rather than goods. No two clients are the same, keeping things fresh and dynamic. If you’re looking for variety, challenge, and a team that’s always exploring new opportunities, embark on your next great adventure with Podyssey!

How you will make a difference

As an Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the firm’s growth and success. You will leverage your technical expertise to cultivate partnerships with clients, becoming one of our trusted business advisors, and deliver exceptional service. You will drive and maintain audit quality across various stages of the audit process, from planning to execution. In addition, you will be contributing to the growth of the next generation of auditors, coaching and supporting them on their career journey. Your commitment to professional development and embodying our culture and values will see you thrive at BKL.

Are you interested in developing your audit expertise across wide-ranging businesses while helping junior colleagues to grow and succeed in a close-knit team? We have an opportunity for an Audit Senior.

Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Performing and delivering high-quality external audit services across various industries and engagement types. 

• Taking 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. 

• Identifying 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. 

• Maintaining open and effective communication with the audit manager, providing regular progress updates, escalating issues promptly, and collaborating on resolving complex audit matters. 

• Proactively managing engagement budgets and time reporting, ensuring accurate and timely recording of billable hours and adherence to agreed-upon budgets and timelines. 

• Fostering strong client relationships by consistently delivering excellent client service, maintaining professionalism, and effectively 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. 

• Contributing to the development and implementation of best practices, audit methodologies, and quality control processes within the audit practice.  

• 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.

• 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 prompt recording of billable hours that keep to agreed-upon budgets and timelines.

• Foster strong client relationships by consistently delivering excellent client service, maintaining professionalism, and effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations.

• Continually 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. 

 Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• ACA/CA/ACCA, ICAS or an equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.  

• Minimum of 3three 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.  

• Experience in 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 running audits.  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify risks and control deficiencies. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will You will also be required to undertake GDPR training, in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner compliance in all work. As part of any recruitment process, the Group collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Group is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Commitment to Information Security and Data Protection

At Wilson Wright and BKL, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection through a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will be expected to stay informed about these policies and ensure full compliance at all times. Adherence to our policies is critical, and failure to comply may result in disciplinary action in line with company procedures.