Key Achievements:

• Assisted in multiple client audits, reducing overall engagement time by 20–25%.

• Identified errors and control weaknesses, helping recover £15,000 / $18,000 for clients.

• Streamlined audit documentation and reporting templates, saving the audit team 10+ hours per engagement.

• Supported the delivery of accurate financial statements, improving client satisfaction and compliance.

• Contributed to training junior staff, enhancing team efficiency and audit quality.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements across various client portfolios.

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

• Test client account balances, transactions, and internal controls for accuracy and compliance.

• Support senior auditors in preparing client financial statements under UK GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP.

• Perform substantive testing on income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities.

• Reconcile client ledgers and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.

• Assist with VAT, payroll, and statutory compliance matters during audits.

• Maintain accurate and complete audit documentation in line with firm and regulatory standards.

• Support client meetings, preparing schedules and data as required.

• Liaise with clients to obtain supporting documents and resolve queries efficiently.

• Identify potential control weaknesses or risks and escalate to senior auditors.

• Contribute to management accounts and other client financial reports where required.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and professional accounting standards.

• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Collaborate with other practice teams, including tax and advisory, to provide comprehensive client services.

• Track audit deadlines and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of engagements.

• Assist in preparing audit reports and communicating findings to management.

• Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and integrity in all client interactions.

• Support ad-hoc audit projects and tasks as assigned by senior staff.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the audit team.