Full job descriptionWe 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