Audit Senior

Our client, a rapidly expanding top 20 accountancy practice, is continuing its growth journey and is now seeking a motivated and commercially aware Accountant to join its high-performing audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who wants strong client exposure, real responsibility, and a clear progression path toward Assistant Manager and beyond.

You will work directly with Managers and Partners across a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and larger corporate clients, gaining hands‑on experience and leadership exposure in a collaborative and supportive environment. Initially being offered as a Fixed Term Contract, these roles have a strong view to becoming permanent.

You will take ownership of core audit and accounting areas and play a key role in delivering high‑quality audit assignments while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

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• Take responsibility for key audit areas and assist in managing client audits, reporting to the Audit Manager
  
• Plan and execute assignments to ensure completion on time and within budget
  
• Prepare audit files to required professional standards
  
• Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting documentation
  
• Draft journals in line with appropriate accounting principles
  
• Review work completed by junior staff and prepare files for managerial review
  
• Perform detailed technical work and contribute to client discussions using commercial awareness
  
• Identify alternative or innovative audit approaches
  
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of accounting and audit technical developments
  
• Maintain high standards of quality and reporting across engagements
  

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• Liaise directly with clients throughout the audit process
  
• Act as a key point of contact between the client and audit manager
  
• Build strong working relationships and understand clients’ businesses and industries
  
• Liaise with the Tax Department on relevant matters
  
• Assist in developing new client relationships
  

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• Take ownership of tasks and ensure delivery to deadlines
  
• Monitor work delegated to junior staff and manage workflow
  
• Provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to team members
  
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment
  
• Communicate xcfaprz updates regularly to managers and team members
  
• Identify personal development areas and continue professional growth
  
• Take an active leadership role within the team
  

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• ACA / ACCA qualified (practice trained)
  
• 2–4+ years’ audit experience in an accountancy practice
  
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Commercial awareness and ability to engage confidently with clients
  
• Organised, deadline-driven and capable of managing multiple assignments
  

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• Audit
  
• Financial Accounting
  
• Financial Reporting