Full job descriptionAudit Senior
Richmond, South West London (TW9)

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus

Full-Time | Permanent

Office-Based with Time Spent at Client Premises
The Opportunity
A well-established and highly regarded Chartered Accountancy firm in Richmond is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its growing Audit & Assurance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor who is either newly qualified or approaching qualification and is looking to take on greater responsibility within a client-facing role. You’ll lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, oversee junior team members, and work directly with Managers and Partners across a diverse portfolio of clients.
The role offers clear progression opportunities, strong technical exposure to both UK GAAP and IFRS, and the chance to develop specialist sector knowledge within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Assurance
*Plan, lead and complete statutory audit assignments across a varied client portfolio.
*Manage audits from planning through to final completion.
*Lead on-site audit teams and review work completed by junior staff.
*Ensure assignments are delivered on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
*Identify and resolve audit, accounting and compliance issues.
*Prepare statutory accounts, management reports and corporation tax computations where required.
*Liaise with internal departments and clients throughout the audit process.
Client Management
*Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients during assignments.
*Build and maintain strong professional relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
*Deliver a high level of client service and provide practical commercial solutions.
*Assist with proposals, tenders and business development initiatives where appropriate.
Team Development
*Support, coach and mentor trainees and junior team members.
*Provide constructive feedback and assist with staff development.
*Contribute positively to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
*Take ownership of your own professional development and career progression.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
*ACA or ACCA part-qualified (Professional/Applied Skills completed) or recently qualified.
*A minimum of 3 years’ audit experience within an accountancy practice environment.
*Experience leading external audit assignments from fieldwork through to completion.
*Previous accounts preparation experience.
*Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP.
*Exposure to IFRS (advantageous but not essential).
*Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
*Strong organisational and time management abilities.
*The confidence to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
Desirable Experience
*Experience using CaseWare.
*Experience using CCH software.
*Familiarity with Mercia audit methodology.
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
*Performance-related bonus scheme.
*Full study support for candidates still completing ACA or ACCA.
*Paid study leave and examination fees.
*Structured career progression with a clear pathway to Audit Manager and beyond.
*Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries.
*Technical development across both UK GAAP and IFRS.
*Supportive and collaborative working culture.
*Direct access to senior leadership and Partners.
*Flexible working arrangements considered.