Audit Senior

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Vacancy type

Audit Location Bournemouth Employment  type

Full-time Closing date
04/12/2026

Description Audit Senior Associate – Bournemouth The Bournemouth office are looking for an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Audit Senior, to join our audit and accounts team. Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified/finalist and be able to display a commercially minded and proactive approach to client work.

The role

This is a varied and challenging role which will include exposure to a wide range of clients, often working to tight deadlines.

The key role is to deliver complete Audit files to managers, to include:

Full planning; identifying risks, setting materiality and designing appropriate tests

Leading a team on audit fieldwork, with a focus on development of the team and delivering a positive client experience

Detailed audit work, taking ownership for decisions and conclusions made through professional judgment

Good understanding of audit requirements, ensuring professional scepticism is applied and appropriate documentation made Developing a rapport with clients to deliver effective audits and accounts

File completion, including summarising key audit findings for the partner’s attention.

Regular and effective communication with manager and team throughout audit process

Responsibility for budgetary control and keeping manager informed thereon

Liaising with other Saffery teams, such as corporate tax, to ensure we provide a joined-up service

Reviewing the work of more junior team members

Working across client sites, as well as in the office and from home.

The Team The Audit Team within the Bournemouth office comprises circa 35 members of staff, from audit trainees up Partners. The team work with all partners within the office, and firmwide, on a variety of tasks including audits, statutory accounts preparation and ad-hoc client queries.

There is a real focus on development within the team, with the aim being for staff to develop their careers long term within the firm. Alongside a commitment to client service, and excellence in their work, there is a willingness to help each other and succeed as a team.

The Office We offer accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, tax and VAT services, acting for businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally. The portfolio of clients held within the office range from AIM listed clients, large corporate groups to landed estates, with key specialisms in owner managed businesses, property, private wealth and professional practices. Our staff work regularly and closely with their colleagues in our national offices to provide a seamless service to clients, wherever they are located.

YouACA/ACCA qualified

Audit experience, including planning and completion

Good knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS would be beneficial

Proven track record in accounts preparation

Excellent communication skills

Client focused with commercial awareness

Computer experience:
Excel, Word and ideally CCH accounts and audit automation

Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on multiple jobs at once

Experience of running teams and supervising junior team members

Ability to work in a pressured environment

Proactive nature and enjoys working as part of a team.

Although not a pre-requisite, it would be beneficial if you had:

Driving licence and ability to travel to client premises

Reward and benefits A 35 hour working week and a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office (our core hours are 10-4)
Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.

About us Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.

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