Audit Senior

Audit Senior

A leading accountancy practice in Poole is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior to support the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services across a varied client portfolio.

This role is ideal for a practice-trained auditor who enjoys leading audits, working directly with clients and supporting the development of junior team members. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners, gain exposure to a wide range of sectors and benefit from clear progression opportunities within public practice.

This is a strong opportunity within audit jobs in Poole for candidates seeking responsibility, variety and long-term career development.

• Job Title: Audit Senior
• Location: Poole, Dorset (Hybrid working)
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
• Specialism: External Audit & Assurance
• Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, groups and charities
• Progression: Clear pathway to Assistant Manager / Manager

As Audit Senior, you’ll take responsibility for leading audit assignments from planning through to completion while supporting audit quality and team development.

• Leading external audit assignments from planning to completion
• Preparing and reviewing audit files in line with UK auditing standards
• Acting as the main point of contact on site for audit clients
• Supervising and supporting junior audit team members
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation where required
• Managing deadlines and ensuring audits are delivered efficiently
• Supporting Managers with workflow and client delivery
• Maintaining high technical and compliance standards

• An experienced Audit Senior within a UK accountancy practice
• A confident Audit Semi Senior ready to step up

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Have experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• Have a strong background in external audit
• Be confident leading audits and supervising team members
• Have strong communication and client-facing skills
• Be organised, reliable and deadline focused
• Be keen to progress your career within audit

You’ll join a professional and approachable Poole-based accountancy practice with a strong regional presence. The firm values audit quality, teamwork and long-term development, offering a supportive environment where progression is encouraged.

Hybrid working and flexibility are supported to promote work-life balance.

• Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive audit team and experienced leadership
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Exposure to a varied audit client base
• Clear progression to Assistant Manager / Manager
• Long-term career opportunity within public practice