We are a well‑established firm of Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors seeking an Audit Senior to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, technically capable individual to take on real responsibility from day one, including leading audit teams, managing client relationships, and running a portfolio of smaller engagements.
You will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners, developing your technical and leadership skills across a diverse client base, while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Delivery
Lead and manage audit fieldwork from planning through to completion and sign‑off
Take full responsibility for smaller, less complex audits, with minimal supervision
Prepare and review audit working papers to a high standard, ensuring compliance with ISAs (UK) and firm methodology
Draft audit reports, management letters and client deliverables for Manager / Partner review
Team Leadership
Supervise, coach and review the work of junior staff and audit executives
Provide on‑the‑job guidance, mentoring and constructive feedback
Technical Responsibilities
Apply UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105) and IFRS (where applicable) to identify and resolve accounting issues
Identify audit risks and design appropriate audit responses at the planning stage
Recognise and escalate technical issues during fieldwork, proposing practical solutions
Stay up to date with changes in auditing standards, financial reporting and regulation
Client Management
Act as the day‑to‑day point of contact for clients during audit engagements
Build and maintain strong working relationships with client finance teams
Identify value‑added opportunities and flag them to Managers or Partners
Administration & Practice Development
Monitor engagement budgets and proactively flag any overruns
Assist with proposals and tenders where required
Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, quality control and process improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
ACA or ACCA part‑qualified or newly qualified
Minimum 2–3 years’ audit experience within a UK practice environment
Demonstrable experience leading or significantly contributing to audit fieldwork
Experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102 / FRS 105
Right to work in the UK (verification required)
Technical Skills
Strong working knowledge of ISAs (UK) and UK GAAP
Ability to identify and resolve audit and accounting issues
Competent user of audit software (CCH, CaseWare, Inflo or similar)
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Behaviours & Attributes
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple assignments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative team player who enjoys mentoring juniors
Self‑motivated, quality‑driven and deadline‑focused
Professional, client‑focused approach
What We Offer
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualification
Performance‑related bonus / award scheme
Study support and study leave (where applicable)
Clear progression pathway to Manager level
Varied client portfolio with genuine responsibility from an early stage
Friendly, collaborative environment with open‑door access to Partners