Leah Hornsby

ACA-qualified accountant with several years of experience in external audit, progressing from AAT studies into a senior audit role. Experienced in managing audits from initial planning through to completion, both independently and as part of a team.

Experience across a range of clients, including standalone entities and group accounts, with responsibility for delivering high-quality audit work within deadlines. Confident working directly with clients and colleagues at all levels, with strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills. Experienced in using audit and accounting software including CCH, Inflo and AA, alongside Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Audit Senior - HW Fisher - London

(2024-01)

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, taking responsibility for the overall progression and delivery of audits.
• Manage audits independently for smaller/standalone entities, as well as working effectively within teams on larger and more complex assignments.
• Plan audit work, identify key audit risks and develop appropriate audit procedures to address those risks.
• Allocate and review work completed by junior members of the audit team, providing guidance and support where required.
• Review audit files to ensure work is complete, appropriately documented and meets professional and firm requirements, ready for manager and partner reviews.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the audit, including requesting information, discussing queries and resolving outstanding matters.
• Analyse financial information and investigate variances, unusual transactions and areas requiring further audit consideration.
• Manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Use CCH, Inflo and AA accounting/audit software as part of the audit and accounts preparation process.

Head of Recreational Administration - Northwood Gymnastics

(2020-06 - 2021-08)

Assistant to Head of Administration - Northwood Gymnastics

(2018-09 - 2020-06)

ACA Qualified - Accounting - ICAEW (2024-01)

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting - Accounting (2021 - 2023)