Audit Executive

Ambition Europe Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with core hours 10am–2p

33 days' holiday including bank/public

Employee Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured career development

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in Peterborough seeks an ACA or ACCA-qualified Audit Senior to lead a diverse portfolio and shape client outcomes beyond compliance. You will deliver high-quality audits from planning to completion, identify risks, and build trusted client relationships while mentoring junior team members.

The firm emphasizes development and a people-first culture, investing in your growth and succession planning.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Solid external audit experience in a practice
• CaseWare experience is a plus
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and developments

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audit work from planning through to completion, with varying complexity
• Identify and address key risks throughout the audit process
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their business objectives
• Provide practical, tailored advice and support continuous improvement
• Support development of junior team members with guidance and training

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Problem solving

Team development

Time management

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

CaseWare

Excel

Word

Job description

If you're an ACA or ACCA-qualified auditor looking for a role where your technical expertise genuinely shapes client outcomes, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a well-established, top-tier UK accountancy practice with a strong commitment to professional development and a people-first culture. They are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join their Peterborough team, taking on a varied portfolio of clients and playing a meaningful role in both audit delivery and team development.

This is a role for someone who wants to go beyond compliance, build lasting client relationships, and be part of a firm that invests seriously in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality audit work across a range of assignments, from planning through to completion, with varying degrees of complexity
• Identifying and addressing key risks throughout the audit process, drawing on specialist knowledge and internal networks where appropriate
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, gaining a clear understanding of their business objectives and providing practical, tailored advice
• Proactively contributing to continuous improvement, researching best practice and using technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of client service
• Supporting the development of junior team members by identifying training opportunities, providing guidance, and sharing knowledge where needed

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Solid, demonstrable experience in external audit within a practice environment
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Word; CaseWare experience is a plus
• Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments
• Clear and effective communicator, both in writing and in person, across a range of client and colleague interactions
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
• A collaborative team player with good problem-solving ability

Nice to Have

• Experience using CaseWare audit software
• Prior exposure to a varied, multi-sector client portfolio

Why Join

Our client takes a genuine people-first approach. You'll be joining a team that invests in your growth through structured development programmes, clear succession planning, and a supportive management structure designed to help you progress.

Additional benefits include:

• Hybrid working with core hours of 10am to 2pm, giving you real flexibility
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Employee recognition awards, including performance bonuses and other recognition initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support, unlimited counselling sessions, and access to a virtual GP for you and your family
• A structured programme for succession planning and career development