Audit Senior

Position: Audit Senior (Permanent)
Location: Elmbridge

Our client, established in 1925, offers more than most mid-sized accountancy firms. They combine the service and expertise you would expect from a large organisation with the approachability and personal involvement of a mid-sized practice.

They are seeking an experienced audit senior with a background in accountancy practice, used to working across multiple clients within audit. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, and being part of a collaborative team.

Are you the right person for the job?

· ACCA/ACA part or newly qualified

· Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards.

· At least 3 years’ auditing experience working across multiple clients

· Confident in leading audit engagements from planning through to completion

· Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards

· Experience in preparing and auditing consolidated financial statements an advantage

· Enjoy supervising and mentoring junior audit staff

· Strong Excel skills, including formulas and functions

· Excellent attention to detail, organisational and presentational skills

· Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients at different levels of accounting knowledge

· Self-managing with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

What will your role look like?

· Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion for a portfolio of clients and report directly to manager/partner.

· Supervise and mentor junior audit staff, providing guidance and performance feedback.

· Identify and communicate audit issues and recommendations to clients and senior management.

· Prepare financial statements from trial balance ensuring disclosures are in accordance with financial reporting standards

· Liaise with clients to build positive relationships and ensure timely delivery of audit work.

· Assist in developing audit strategies and risk assessments tailored to each engagement.

· Assist in consideration and implementation new audit tools including AI

· Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and ensure work is completed to a high standard and on schedule

What can you expect in return?

· Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

· Core hours 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (flexible working available after probation, e.g. 8–4:30 or 10–6:30)

· Office and client based

· 20 days holiday plus bank holidays rising by 1 day each year for trainees / 25 days plus bank holidays for fully qualified

· When qualified, providing targets are met and client commitments allow opportunity to WFH 1 day a week

· Full study support if part-qualified

· 5% employer pension contribution

· Healthcare plan, online GP support and employee discount portal

· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

· A healthy and positive environment to allow you to develop