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Audit Senior
£42,000 - £52,000 (dependent on experience) + Benefits
Watford Area | Hybrid Working Available
Are you looking to take the next step in your audit career with a respected and growing accountancy practice that genuinely values professional development, technical excellence, and work-life balance?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join a highly regarded accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering quality advice to a diverse client base. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, complex assignments, and clear progression opportunities.
This position offers a varied workload, combining approximately 80% audit and 20% accounts preparation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of client-facing audit work and technical accounting responsibilities.
The Audit Senior will work closely with managers and partners while supporting the development of junior team members across a varied portfolio of clients operating within the accountancy sector.
What you’ll be doing
*Planning, leading and delivering audit assignments from start to completion.
*Managing audit engagements for a wide-ranging client portfolio, including larger and more complex organisations.
*Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members.
*Preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements under FRS102.
*Producing draft corporation tax computations.
*Identifying audit findings and preparing recommendations for management.
*Assisting with group reporting requirements and component audit assignments.
*Supporting the preparation of accounts for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs.
*Ensuring assignments are delivered to agreed deadlines and budgets.
*Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout engagements.

What we’re looking for
*ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification.
*At least 2.5 years’ experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
*Strong audit experience across a variety of client sectors.
*Good technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards.
*Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues.
*Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills.
*Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise effectively.
*Familiarity with audit and accounts software packages would be advantageous.
*A proactive approach and desire to continue developing within the accountancy profession.

What’s on offer
*Salary of £42,000 - £52,000 depending on experience.
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
*Structured training and professional development.
*Clear progression opportunities within a growing team.
*Exposure to a diverse client portfolio.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.
*Comprehensive benefits package.
*Modern technology and equipment provided.