About this role
If you're a qualified auditor looking for a role where your technical skills, client relationships, and team leadership genuinely matter, this could be the right next step.
Our client is a well-regarded accountancy practice looking for an experienced Audit Senior to manage a varied client portfolio, lead on complex audit work, and support the development of junior colleagues. You'll work closely with managers, directors, and partners in a team that takes professional development seriously and invests meaningfully in its people.
Working pattern: Hybrid (two home working days per week, core office hours 10am to 2pm).
What you'll be doing
Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, meeting all deadlines and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, with direct reporting to managers, directors, and partnersLeading on audit planning, including preparing planning memoranda, identifying risk areas, and determining the most efficient approach to gathering audit evidenceSupervising and reviewing the work of senior, semi-senior, and junior team members, ensuring files are complete and all review points are addressed before handover to the manager or partnerHandling client correspondence directly to organise assignments, agree timelines, and coordinate schedulingCarrying out on-site client visits, acting as a trusted adviser and building strong, lasting relationshipsMonitoring filing deadlines across the portfolio, including corporation tax and Companies House submissionsLiaising with other departments to ensure compliance work is planned and executed at the right timeCollating and summarising project data into clear, reviewable formats, including draft projections and reports What we're looking for
ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid experience in an accountancy practiceStrong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments in the fieldProficient in Sage, Excel, and WordConfident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of clients and colleaguesWell organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload and competing prioritiesClient-focused and commercially aware Nice to have
Experience with CaseWare audit softwarePrior experience supervising junior team members (6 to 12 months preferred)Basic knowledge of corporation tax computation preparation Why join
Our client is committed to the wellbeing, development, and recognition of every member of their team. Here's what you can expect:
Hybrid working with two home working days per week and flexible core hours (10am to 2pm)25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional daysCompetitive salary packageEmployee recognition awards, including performance bonuses and other recognition initiativesStructured succession planning programme and a supportive management structure to help you reach your long-term goalsEmployee Assistance Programme, offering free, confidential 24-hour support including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual GP access for you and your family
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