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.