Audit Senior

Fusion Recruitment Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reviews

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional subscription fees paid

Ongoing training and career deployment

Clear progression opportunities within

Employee wellbeing and benefits

Job summary

Fusion Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Audit Senior to join a leading Accountancy and Business Advisory firm in Cambridge. You will lead audits from planning to completion, supervise juniors, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and FRS 102.

The role offers hybrid working in Cambridge, a competitive salary with benefits, and clear progression within a growing national firm.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and client management abilities.
• Good organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Experience supervising junior staff on audits.
• Ability to liaise with clients and deliver high-quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion for a broad range of clients.
• Carry out and review audit fieldwork, substantive testing and analytical procedures.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting documentation.
• Identify and assess audit risks and ensure appropriate testing.
• Supervise and develop trainees and junior team members.
• Liaise with clients to provide excellent service throughout the audit process.
• Manage audit budgets and ensure timely delivery.
• Assist with planning and completion of audit engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Organisational skills

Team supervision

Audit execution

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Senior - Cambridge

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Role

A leading Accountancy and Business Advisory firm is looking to recruit an ambitious Audit Senior to join its growing Audit & Assurance team in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional to work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate groups, whilst developing their career within a highly respected and people-focused firm

The Opportunity

As an Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard and within agreed timeframes. You will be responsible for supervising junior team members, maintaining strong client relationships and supporting managers and partners across a varied client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion for a broad range of clients.
• Carry out and review audit fieldwork, substantive testing and analytical review procedures.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting documentation.
• Identify and assess audit risks, ensuring appropriate audit testing is completed.
• Supervise, mentor and develop trainees and junior team members.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing excellent service throughout the audit process.
• Manage audit budgets and ensure assignments are delivered efficiently.
• Assist with the planning, execution and completion of audit engagements.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support wider business development initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice audit role.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and UK Auditing Standards.
• Experience managing audits from planning to completion.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Exposure to group audits, IFRS reporting and complex assignments would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual salary reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Professional subscription fees paid.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing national firm.
• Employee wellbeing and benefits programme.