Audit Senior

Location: Histon

NXTGEN are delighted to be partnering with a leading and highly respected accountancy firm to recruit an Audit Senior into their growing audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor looking to take the next step in their career, gain greater ownership of client relationships, and join a firm that continues to invest heavily in both its people and future growth.

This role offers far more than simply delivering audits. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, and become a trusted point of contact for your clients. Working closely with Managers and Partners, you'll also play an important role in supporting and developing junior team members while continuing to broaden your own technical and commercial expertise.

Whether you're looking for more responsibility, better quality clients, or a clearer pathway towards Manager, this role offers the support, exposure, and progression to help you get there.

What you'll be doing:

* Taking ownership of a portfolio of audit clients across a broad range of sectors

* Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high technical standard

* Completing and reviewing audit fieldwork, identifying key risks and resolving technical issues

* Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements ahead of Manager and Partner review

* Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process, building strong and lasting relationships

* Supporting audit planning, identifying risks and setting clear objectives for junior team members

* Monitoring audit progress and ensuring assignments remain on budget and within agreed deadlines

* Coaching, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior members of the team, providing constructive feedback and support

* Working closely with Managers and Partners on more complex assignments and advisory projects

* Ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards, IFRS, UK GAAP and regulatory requirements

* Supporting wider business development by delivering an excellent client experience and identifying opportunities to add value

What we're looking for:

* ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified, or qualified by experience

* Strong audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice

* Experience leading audit assignments across a range of industries

* Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and UK auditing standards

* Confident building relationships with clients and communicating professionally at all levels

* Experience coaching and supporting junior team members

* Well organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines

* Ambitious, proactive and keen to continue progressing towards Manager level

What's on offer:

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

* Clear and structured progression towards Audit Manager

* A varied and interesting client portfolio across multiple sectors

* High levels of client exposure and responsibility from day one

* Ongoing technical training and professional development

* A collaborative, supportive and forward thinking team environment

* The opportunity to develop both your technical and leadership skills within a growing audit team

If you're an Audit Senior looking for a role that offers greater ownership, stronger client relationships, and a genuine route towards management, this is an opportunity well worth exploring. Get in touch with Annie for a confidential conversation to find out more