Audit Senior - Chatham

Looking for an audit role where you can genuinely get stuck in, lead from the front, and make a real difference to a team and its clients?

Our client is a well-regarded professional services firm with an established and growing audit function. They're looking for a qualified Audit Senior to take ownership of a portfolio of audit assignments, lead fieldwork, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders alike.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role that calls for someone technically confident, well-organised, and motivated to develop the colleagues around them as well as their own career.

• Lead the delivery of allocated audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring effective workflow and adherence to quality and technical standards
• Arrange and lead audit planning meetings, setting the tone for each engagement from the outset
• Prepare or delegate key audit work in line with agreed budgets, and liaise with managers and senior managers on complex or higher-risk areas
• Monitor progress across multiple engagements, maintaining clear and timely communication with clients and internal stakeholders at each stage
• Research technical issues and
  ** escalate
  * * appropriately on more complex or sensitive audit matters
• Prepare the full completion section of audit files, including Going Concern assessments and Key Audit Findings Reports
• Manage audit file administration and ensure all sections are complete and review-ready to the required standard
• Clear review points raised by managers and Responsible Individuals in a thorough and timely manner
• Act as a key point of contact for nominated clients throughout fieldwork, maintaining relationship momentum proactively throughout the year (including arranging stock takes where relevant)
• Ensure client compliance requirements are in place, including AML checks, KYC reviews, and engagement letters
• Attend audit review and close-down meetings as required
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of semi-seniors and assistants, supporting their development on the job
• Act as a point of contact for any outsourced or offshore team members involved in your assignments
• Contribute to billing preparation where required
• Apply learnings from each engagement to continuously sharpen your approach and share insights with the wider team

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Solid, practical experience delivering audit fieldwork across a range of client types and sizes
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meeting deadlines and staying within budget
• Confidence to liaise professionally with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior colleagues
• A good working knowledge of audit compliance requirements, including AML, KYC, and engagement letter processes
• Strong organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach with a genuine commitment to quality

• Experience working on more complex or higher-risk audit clients
• Familiarity with outsourced or offshore audit team structures

Our client takes the wellbeing, development, and recognition of its people seriously. Here's what's included:

• Competitive salary (details available upon application)
• Contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme, and employee discount and rewards platform

• 25.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home) and flexible working policies

• Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling

• Monthly financial recognition awards…