The Role
Delivers statutory audit engagements from planning through completion, including fieldwork, substantive and analytical procedures, risk identification, documentation, and client communication. The role begins ownership of a client portfolio under Manager guidance, supports revenue and profitability goals, and coaches junior team members. Candidates should hold or be pursuing ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification, with three years of post-articleship statutory audit experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Talent Formula (www.talentformula.co) is a consulting firm that offers outsourced financial and accounting Human Resources to Chartered Accounting firms worldwide. We currently have a Senior Accountant (Audit) position available with our client, Azets UK.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Accountant (Audit), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements while beginning to take ownership of a client portfolio under Manager guidance. The role provides strong exposure to audit planning, execution, and client interaction, along with opportunities to coach junior team members.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Audit Delivery & Execution
- Execute audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical procedures, primarily at client premises.
- Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments with appropriate and sufficient documentation.
- Identify and clearly communicate high-level risks, issues, and judgement areas to the Manager/Partner.
- Plan and manage the execution and finalization of audits for Manager/Partner review.
Client & Portfolio Exposure
- Begin managing elements of a client portfolio with support from the Manager.
- Develop professional client relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
- Support engagement-level revenue and profitability objectives through efficient audit execution.
Team Support & Development
- Guide and support junior team members during fieldwork and assignment delivery.
- Provide practical coaching on audit procedures, documentation, and professional conduct.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment across audit engagements.
Qualifications & Expertise
- ACA / ACCA / CA/ Semi Qualified CA.
- 3 years of experience post Articleship in Statutory audit.
- Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP preferred but not essential.
- Experience auditing clients across a range of industries.
- Hands-on experience in audit planning, execution, and completion.
- Prior exposure to coaching or mentoring junior team members.
Skills & Behavioral Competencies
- Commercial Acumen: Understands business context, identifies risks, and recognizes their impact on audit outcomes.
- Communication: Communicates clearly, adapts style to stakeholders, and works effectively across teams.
- Feedback & Learning: Provides actionable feedback, seeks input, and applies learning to improve performance.
- Professional Presence: Demonstrates accountability, follows through on commitments, and acts consistently with professional standards.
- Time Management: Prioritizes workload effectively, meets deadlines, and understands the impact of scheduling on team and client delivery.
Note: This is an office based role.
How to apply?
To be considered for this role, you must complete 3 steps:
1. Apply to this job on Naukri and upload your resume
2. Complete the Skills Tests for this role. You must follow the link below and complete the testing assessments. The first assessment is a Skills Test, to assess your technical ability and numerical reasoning.
3. Complete the Psychometric Test for this role
If you successfully clear the Skills Test, you will be redirected to a Psychometric Test to assess how you think and make decisions.
To complete these tests, you must go to https://es.peoplogicaskills.com/es/quiz?testId=22d3b361c2b1e15b and complete the assessments.
If you do not complete the assessments then you will not be considered for the role.
Skills Required
- ACA, ACCA, CA, or Semi Qualified CA qualification
- Three years of experience post-articleship in statutory audit
- Experience auditing clients across a range of industries
- Hands-on experience in audit planning, execution, and completion
- Prior experience coaching or mentoring junior team members
- Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
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The Company
What We Do
Talent Formula provides managed accounting talent and secure AI solutions for accounting firms worldwide. Its model recruits, integrates, trains, and supports global accounting professionals as dedicated team members, while its digital employees and AI workspaces automate processes such as invoicing, reconciliation, data entry, and reporting. The company serves firms across international markets with scalable staffing, workflow automation, and ongoing operational support.
