Key Achievements:

• Assisted in audit engagements, contributing to a 20% reduction in preparation and review time.

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

• Helped identify discrepancies for clients, recovering £20,000 / $25,000 in misposted or overlooked items.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support audit teams in conducting financial audits in accordance with professional standards.

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

• Assist in reconciling client accounts and verifying financial information.

• Perform basic audit tests and procedures under supervision.

• Identify and report discrepancies, errors, or anomalies in financial data.

• Collect and organise client documentation required for audit purposes.

• Support the evaluation of internal controls and risk assessment processes.

• Participate in planning and execution of interim and year-end audits.

• Liaise with client staff to clarify information and obtain supporting evidence.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional requirements.

• Assist in preparing audit reports and summaries under senior supervision.

• Support team members in administrative and logistical tasks during audits.

• Learn and apply auditing software, tools, and methodologies.

• Participate in training and professional development programs.

• Uphold confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all client interactions.

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

• Contribute to maintaining quality control and adherence to firm audit methodology.

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

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for audit processes.

• Provide assistance during internal and external audits as required.