FS Audit Senior

Overview

We are looking for an Audit Senior/Supervisor to join our Financial Services Audit team. The team is largely based in Scotland, with opportunities to work in North of England and London.

Recruit an Audit professional to manage day‑to‑day audit work, flag issues early, train Assistants, meet deadlines and budgets, and present a substantially complete file for review.

• Complete or oversee audit planning documentation
• Arrange timing of audit work with the Audit Manager
• Plan, schedule, and delegate work to Assistants, ensuring complex work is completed promptly
• Brief, train and debrief Assistants, providing formal feedback as required
• Build effective relationships with client staff
• Monitor budgeted vs actual time, flag scope issues, fieldwork issues and overruns to the Audit Manager
• Keep client staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality

• Qualified CA (or equivalent) and above; part‑qualified candidates may be considered if experienced
• Ability to build strong client, contact and colleague relationships
• Excellent organisational skills and proactive approach
• Relevant experience in a similar role preferred
• Excellent communication skills and influence others positively
• A leader of your own work and professional learning

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives—from clients to communities to our people. We are an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, with over 900 people across the UK and a presence in more than 114 countries.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future, and Remaining Relevant. We support our people through People and Culture Forum, learning programmes, and a Leadership Development Programme accredited by the University of Strathclyde.

Audit has undergone huge transformation, with regulations evolving annually. Our clients need our expertise more than ever. Technology offers opportunities for greater efficiency, innovation and insight across the audit cycle.

Work with a collaborative team in a hybrid and flexible environment. Enjoy benefits including learning programmes, leadership development and a focus on diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with extended time away from paid employment.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.