Audit and Assurance Senior

Robson Laidler Accountants Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Paid time off to volunteer

Birthday off each year

Job summary

Robson Laidler Accountants Ltd. is seeking an experienced auditor to lead statutory audits for diverse clients. The role involves supervising junior team members and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of audit experience, strong technical knowledge in UK GAAP, and be currently studying towards or qualified in ACA/ACCA. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a UK audit practice environment.
• Experienced in planning and delivering statutory audits.
• Strong knowledge of relevant auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver statutory audits for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.

Skills

Experience within a UK audit practice environment

Statutory audit delivery

Technical knowledge of FRS 102

Client management skills

Supervision of junior staff

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

What you can expect from us:

• Ongoing training and study support available through professional exams with the ICAEW
• The ability to develop your career further with a defined career pathway
• Four Day Working Week and Flexible Working Hours – on successful completion of probation
• Paid time off to volunteer and help the community in a way you are passionate about
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Additional holidays will accrue from your third year of being in our team
• Your birthday off each year to do something special
• A Better Health at work policy with numerous health activities and campaigns throughout the year.

What we expect from you:

• To have a growth mindset
• To have positive behavioural characteristics
• To be client focussed and always do the right thing for them
• Resilience to do what is right even when it may be difficult
• The ability to create real connections
• To seek greatness every day
• To help leave a positive impact in all your actions
• To be a team player.

The vacancy job specific requirements we would expect you to demonstrate are:

• 3 years’ experience within a UK audit practice environment, leading and delivering statutory audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, including owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, and limited companies across various sectors.
• Experience in the preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application of:
  • FRS 102
  • FRS 102 Section 1A
  • UK GAAP
  • Relevant auditing standards (UK ISAs)
• Experienced in planning audits, performing risk assessments, reviewing junior audit work, identifying key audit issues, and completing audit assignments within agreed deadlines.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and review the work of junior team members while maintaining high‑quality audit standards.
• Regularly liaise with clients, managers, and partners to resolve technical matters and deliver an efficient audit service.
• Currently studying towards, or qualified in, ACA/ACCA, with a strong commitment to maintaining and developing technical expertise.

Location:

Teesside

Hours of work:

Permanent, full time – 36.5hrs