Audit Senior

ACCA Careers; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to lead audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will prepare and review audit files, accounts and financial statements, liaising directly with clients to build strong relationships.

The role involves supervising junior team members and identifying issues to provide practical solutions, while supporting managers and partners with service delivery and projects. Hybrid working arrangements in Blackburn are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification.
• Strong audit background gained within an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Keen to continue developing technically and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Prepare and review audit files, accounts and financial statements.
• Liaise with clients and build strong working relationships.
• Supervise and support junior audit team members.
• Identify issues and provide practical solutions during audits.
• Support managers and partners with client service delivery and project work.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Join a leading independent Blackburn accountancy and advisory firm, working with a diverse portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors. The role offers exposure to audit, accounts and client advisory work, with opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills.

Client Details

An independent accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong regional presence, providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate organisations. The firm is well established and known for delivering high-quality client service based in Blackburn.

Description

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing audit files, accounts and financial statements.
• Liaising directly with clients and developing strong working relationships.
• Supervising and supporting junior members of the audit team.
• Identifying issues and providing practical solutions throughout audit engagements.
• Assisting managers and partners with client service delivery and project work.

Profile

A Successful Audit Senior Should Have

• ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification.
• Strong audit background gained within an accountancy practice environment.
• Good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Keen to continue developing both technically and professionally.

Job Offer

• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and sectors.
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Blackburn.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Supportive team environment.
• Broad exposure across audit, accounts and advisory work.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership teams.