Audit Senior

Austin Rose; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Structured mentoring and coaching from

Management training and development

Job summary

Austin Rose is seeking an Audit Senior in Birmingham to lead audits for a varied portfolio of SMEs, charities and corporate clients. You will plan, execute and complete audits, building strong client relationships and guiding junior staff under the supervision of Managers and Partners.

The role offers flexible working within an established 10 Partner Firm, with development opportunities and exposure to tax and wider advisory work as you progress towards management.

Qualifications

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching completion of your professional qualifications.
• Strong external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Lead audits from planning through to completion with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of SMEs, charities and corporate clients.
• Manage audit fieldwork, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Act as a key client contact, building relationships and resolving audit queries.
• Prepare and review audit working papers in line with UK GAAP and standards.
• Supervise, mentor and review junior team members’ work.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations when required.
• Identify audit risks and opportunities to improve client processes.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on technical matters and advisory opportunities.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Audit leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Audit Senior | 10 Partner Firm | Birmingham

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified or nearly qualified Audit Senior looking for greater responsibility, a varied client portfolio and the opportunity to develop within an independent accountancy practice? Would you enjoy leading audits from planning through to completion, building strong client relationships and working closely with experienced Managers and Partners? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established 10 Partner Firm in Birmingham, offering flexible working, exposure to a broad range of sectors and the opportunity to progress within a growing audit team.

About the Firm

This established independent accountancy practice has approximately 100 professionals, providing a comprehensive range of audit, accountancy, tax and business advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

The firm combines the technical expertise of a larger regional practice with the personal, relationship-led approach of an independent firm. Its audit team works with a varied portfolio of clients across different industries, offering opportunities to gain experience across statutory audits, accounts preparation and wider advisory assignments.

With an approachable leadership team, structured mentoring and continued investment in professional development, the firm provides an excellent environment for ambitious auditors looking to take greater ownership of their work, develop their technical skills and progress towards management.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of SMEs, charities and corporate clients.
• Manage audit fieldwork, ensuring assignments are completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines and to a high technical standard.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and resolving audit queries throughout engagements.
• Prepare and review audit working papers, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and relevant auditing standards.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior audit team members, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations where required, gaining exposure to a broader range of accounting assignments.
• Identify audit risks, weaknesses in internal controls and opportunities to improve clients' financial processes.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on technical matters, client relationships and wider advisory opportunities.

As an Audit Senior you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching completion of your professional qualifications.
• Have strong external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Be confident leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Demonstrate sound technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and relevant auditing standards.
• Have experience supervising junior colleagues and reviewing their work.
• Ideally have experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Be comfortable managing client relationships, budgets and competing deadlines.
• Be proactive, organised and motivated to continue developing your technical expertise and leadership skills.

What You’ll Receive

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Structured mentoring and coaching from experienced senior colleagues.
• Access to management training delivered in partnership with an external training provider.
• Opportunities to participate in professional networking and community initiatives.

At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.

Reference: AR/19792