Vacancy Name Audit Technical and Delivery Lead
Vacancy No VN1719
Employment Type Permanent
Duration N/A
Location City
Location Country United Kingdom
Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description The Audit Technical and Delivery Lead is responsible for overseeing the execution of live audit engagements, ensuring technical quality and consistency across teams. This role supports audit offices by providing expert guidance on complex audit matters, facilitating the implementation of audit methodology, and driving continuous improvement in audit delivery. The Lead collaborates closely with engagement teams to resolve technical queries, monitors delivery milestones, and contributes to the development of tools, templates, and training that enhance audit quality and efficiency.
This is a home-based role with travel to UK offices when required.
Key Responsibilities Quality Control Procedures:
Support the audit function in establishing and maintaining robust procedures, aid in developing UK audit offices and provide technical support.
Technical Query Management:
Respond to and compile technical queries, providing clear and accurate resolutions, with the ability to track common themes.
Guidance and Documentation:
Develop and disseminate guidance on emerging topics, amendments to financial reporting and auditing standards, and common themes identified from file reviews.
Training and Development:
Deliver targeted training sessions as needed, addressing specific areas of improvement or new requirements.
Collaboration and Consistency:
Collaborate closely with UK offices to ensure consistency and high quality in audit practices.
Work closely with Audit Compliance team on cold file review processes and root case analysis results to implement training and guidance.
Key Requirements Educational Background:
Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA (or equivalent).
Experience:
Strong experience in external audit, quality control, and technical accounting.
Experience in data analytics tools would be beneficial.
Knowledge of the Mercia audit methodology and MyWorkpapers audit software beneficial but not required.
Technical Skills:
In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in audit software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Requirements Leadership and Management Skills:
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor audit teams.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Continuous Improvement:
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends and best practices.
Model Hybrid
Salary Competitive
Benefits Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
- Business closure over Christmas*
- Life Assurance x4 annual salary
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
- Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
- PMI single or family
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work
- Eye care
- Dental
- subject to exceptions and business needs
