Audit Senior

This is an opportunity to join a growing independent firm with a clear focus on developing its audit function and continuing its recent expansion. You will take on a varied client portfolio and play an active role in delivering audits from planning through to completion, working closely with experienced managers and partners. The role offers increasing responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to become more involved in supervising and supporting junior team members.

The firm provides a supportive environment where individuals are trusted with real ownership early and given the opportunity to progress based on performance and contribution,

Job Title:

Audit Senior

Job Type:
Perm

Location:

Camberley

Salary:
£40,000 – 50,000

Reference no:  16104

Audit Senior – Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership team

Broad client exposure

Support to finish studies if required

Audit Senior – About

The Role

You will take responsibility for delivering audit assignments across a varied portfolio, supporting completion of engagements from planning through to finalisation while maintaining high technical standards.

You will work closely with managers and partners on audit assignments, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of engagements and progressively taking on more responsibility with the aim of developing into a future manager-level role within the firm.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion

Take responsibility for audit fieldwork and assignment delivery

Prepare and review audit working papers

Liaise directly with clients and respond to queries

Ensure work complies with relevant accounting frameworks including FRS 102 and UK GAAP

Support and guide junior members of the audit team

Assist with planning, completion, and file finalisation

Monitor assignment progress, budgets, and deadlines

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Work closely with managers and partners on audit delivery

Develop skills in managing assignments with a view to progression into a manager role

The successful Audit Senior will have:

Newly ACA or ACCA qualified, candidates approaching qualification considered

Strong external audit experience within a UK practice

Good technical knowledge or FRS
102 and UK GAAP

Excellent communications skills and confidence in a client facing role

Experience supporting junior members with training

Strong organisational skills

Ambition and motivation to join a fast growing firm with lots of opportunity for growth

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