Audit Senior

An excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to take ownership of audits for a diverse portfolio of mid‑market and large clients, including UK divisions of multinational groups. The role offers significant client exposure, leadership responsibility and a clear platform for progression within a growing audit practice.

Our client is a rapidly expanding, UK‑based accountancy and advisory firm operating at the top end of the mid‑tier market. With a strong audit and assurance offering, they support ambitious owner‑managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate groups, providing broad exposure to complex and high‑quality audit work without the constraints often found in larger firms.

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to manager review, taking responsibility for all audit fieldwork.
• Work on a varied portfolio of audit clients, including groups with turnovers up to £130m and consolidation work.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships with business owners and finance teams.
• Prepare audit deliverables, including audit findings reports, and ensure files are complete for review.
• Plan assignments, manage budgets and apply analytical review techniques.
• Supervise, delegate to and review the work of junior team members, supporting their ongoing development.
• Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP, including FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and IFRS where applicable.
• Identify and resolve technical audit and accounting issues, maintaining up‑to‑date regulatory knowledge.
• Attend stock counts and collaborate with other service lines to add value to clients and identify opportunities.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• At least 3 years' audit experience within a UK practice environment.
• Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP, ISAs and UK company law.
• Experience working with owner‑managed businesses and larger corporate or group audits.
• Confident leading audits and supervising junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility with clients.
• Well organised, commercially aware and motivated to progress into a more senior role.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to regular client site visits.

• Salary circa £45,000 depending on experience.
• Stratford‑upon‑Avon based role.
• Hybrid working with flexible hours, 37.5 hours per week.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Exposure to complex audits, including large groups and multinational structures.
• Clear progression pathway towards Audit Manager and beyond.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development support.
• Pension scheme and group life assurance (4x salary).