Assurance - Audit Senior - Glasgow/Edinburgh

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced auditor to conduct independent verifications and engage with clients. The ideal candidate must be a fully qualified chartered accountant and have a strong background in external audits. This role offers excellent career development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment, along with competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified chartered accountant.
• Experience in the non-financial services sector is essential.
• Knowledge of UK market issues is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork and update engagement managers.
• Report on financial statements and provide insights.
• Engage clients with authoritative advice.

Skills

Experience delivering external audits

Communication skills

Ability to resolve complex issues

Project management

Education

Chartered accountant qualification (e.g. ACA / ACCA / CA)

Job description

Location

Glasgow

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 31 Oct 2025

Requisition ID: 1656696

The opportunity

As an auditor at EY, you will provide independent verification of our clients’ compliance with accounting principles. By doing so, you play a meaningful role in helping businesses accurately reflect their financial picture. In return, you can expect leading class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

We are expanding our Scotland Audit teams with vacancies in: Edinburgh; Glasgow.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork and keeping engagement managers updated on audits
• Accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher‑risk areas to increase your technical and business skills
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a high‑profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience delivering and reporting on external audits
• Fully qualified as a chartered accountant e.g. ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent
• Non‑financial services industry exposure

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Sector experience in one or more of the following: Oil & Gas; Energy; Power & Utilities; Retail; Transportation; Aviation; Supply Chain & Logistics; Consumer Goods
• Knowledge of current market issues in the UK
• Experience using SOX 404 and applying UK GAAP and IFRS
• Project management or team supervisory experience
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so we look for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Apply now.