Audit Senior

WestonBrook Associates; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Support for ACCA/ACA qualifications

Job summary

WestonBrook Associates in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Audit Senior to join its growing regional practice. You will lead audit assignments for a varied client base, building strong relationships and ensuring timely, high-quality outputs within UK regulatory standards.

The role offers hybrid working with progression opportunities and financial support towards professional qualifications. If you are ACCA/ACA part-qualified or recently qualified, this is an excellent next step.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA part-qualified, studying or recently qualified.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Strong understanding of the full audit cycle and compliance standards.
• Experience with a diverse portfolio of clients including SMEs and corporate groups.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Organised and able to manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and completing audit assignments for a range of clients.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key contact throughout engagements.
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation in line with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying areas of risk and providing constructive recommendations.
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger audit projects.
• Delivering work accurately, efficiently, and within timescales.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationships

Planning & coordination

Time management

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA part-qualified

Job description

Audit Senior – Growing regional independent practice

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE

An ambitious and expanding independent accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Senior to join its established team in Bury St Edmunds. This opportunity would suit an ACCA or ACA part-qualified professional or a recently qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive environment that offers genuine progression opportunities.

Working with a varied client portfolio, you will gain exposure to businesses of different sizes and sectors, ranging from entrepreneurial owner-managed companies to larger corporate groups.

Key responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and completing audit assignments for a range of clients
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout engagements
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Identifying areas of risk and providing constructive recommendations to clients
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex audit projects
• Delivering work accurately, efficiently, and within agreed timescales

About You

• ACCA/ACA part-qualified, studying or recently qualified
• Previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong understanding of the full audit cycle, audit procedures and compliance standards
• Experience working with a diverse portfolio of clients, including SMEs and corporate groups
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing workloads effectively

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 to £50,000, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working
• Financial support towards professional qualifications where applicable
• Clear opportunities for career development and advancement
• Exposure to a wide-ranging and interesting client base
• Friendly and collaborative team culture
• Stable and reputable firm with a strong local presence

This is a great firm with a forward thinking and enthusiastic team at the helm - if you are looking for a new challenge in the audit space,