Audit Senior

Your new company
A respected and growing accountancy practice offering a supportive environment, a modern audit approach and a strong focus on staff development. You'll join a collaborative audit team that works with a wide range of industry sectors and provides plenty of scope to progress.
Your new role
As an Audit Senior, you'll take ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Day‑to‑day, your work will include:

Leading audits and supervising junior team members
Reviewing financial statements and assessing internal controls
Ensuring compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards
Managing budgets, monitoring progress and reporting overruns
Maintaining clear, confident communication with clients
Supporting less experienced staff with training and feedback
Managing several assignments simultaneously while maintaining audit qualityYou'll play a key role in delivering efficient, well‑planned audits and identifying opportunities to add value.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in external audit within an accountancy practice
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, auditing standards and Companies Act requirements
Ability to assess audit risk and deal with complex transactions
Confident leading planning, progress and completion meetings
Experience with areas such as:
Group/component audits (ISA 600)
Long‑term contract accounting
Acquisitions, disposals or reorganisations
IFRS and overseas subsidiaries
Ability to coach and supervise juniors
Either ACA/ACCA/CA qualified, part‑qualified, or qualified by experienceWhat you'll get in return

Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
Exposure to complex, interesting audit work
Ongoing professional development and technical support
A culture that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvementWhat you need to do now
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