Key Achievements:

• Assisted in audits that reduced preparation and review time by 20%.

• Supported accurate documentation and reconciliations, reducing errors in working papers by 15%.

• Helped identify £25,000 / $30,000 in discrepancies or recoverable amounts for clients.

• Improved the efficiency of audit testing through adoption of standardised procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist audit teams in performing financial audits in accordance with professional standards.

• Prepare and maintain audit working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Perform reconciliations of client accounts and verify financial information.

• Conduct basic audit tests under supervision and document findings.

• Identify discrepancies or anomalies in financial records and report them to senior staff.

• Collect and organise client documentation required for audit purposes.

• Support evaluation of internal controls and risk assessment processes.

• Participate in interim and year-end audits, ensuring adherence to timelines.

• Liaise with clients to clarify information and obtain supporting evidence.

• Assist in preparing audit reports and summaries under guidance.

• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and auditing standards.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in all client interactions.

• Provide administrative support to senior audit staff, including scheduling and file management.

• Perform analytical procedures to identify unusual trends or variances in client data.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in audit processes.

• Assist in internal and external audit preparation as required.

• Participate in training and professional development programs.

• Support senior staff with ad-hoc projects and client requests.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure audit engagements are completed efficiently.

• Document findings and assist in preparing presentations for client management.