Audit Senior

Insite Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Hybrid working

Structured progression path

Job summary

Insite Group in Cardiff is seeking an Audit Senior to join its growing Audit & Assurance team. You will lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion, mentoring juniors, and building strong client relationships with owner-managed businesses, large corporates and international groups.

With a clear path to Manager and beyond, the role offers hybrid working, structured progression reviews, and exposure to high-quality clients while developing your technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead audit assignments and supervise junior team members.
• Strong communication with clients and internal teams throughout audits.
• Commitment to UK GAAP and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Supervise and mentor Audit Juniors and Semi Seniors.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Build strong client relationships and be a day-to-day contact during audits.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on larger engagements.
• Ensure timely, on-budget delivery with high technical standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Senior

Cardiff | £35,000 - £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Structured Career Progression

Join one of South Wales' most respected accountancy firms and build a career with a clear route to Manager and beyond.

We're delighted to be partnering with a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm to recruit an ambitious Audit Senior for its growing Cardiff office. Recognised as one of the region's employers of choice, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that is renowned for developing its people, investing in their careers and promoting from within.

If you're looking for more than just your next role and want a long-term career with a clearly defined progression path, this opportunity offers exactly that. Whether your ambition is to become an Audit Manager, Senior Manager or ultimately Partner, you'll benefit from structured development, regular career reviews and ongoing support from an experienced leadership team committed to helping you achieve your goals.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Senior, you'll become an integral part of a high-performing Audit & Assurance team, working with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, large corporates and international groups across a wide range of industries.

You'll lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, build strong client relationships and play a key role in developing junior members of the team. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical expertise while gaining the leadership experience needed for your next promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Supervise and mentor Audit Juniors and Semi Seniors, reviewing their work and supporting their development.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Build strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted day-to-day contact throughout the audit process.
• Work closely with Audit Managers and Partners on larger and more complex engagements.
• Ensure assignments are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and contribute to the continued success of the team.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or in the final stages of qualification.
• Recent external audit experience gained within UK accountancy practice.
• Experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and International Standards on Auditing.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and client-focused approach.
• Ambitious, proactive and looking to continue progressing your career within a leading practice.

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A genuine and transparent progression pathway with regular career reviews and clearly defined milestones.
• Exposure to high-quality clients, including large corporates and international groups.
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes to support your technical and leadership growth.
• Private medical insurance, enhanced pension contributions and enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Wellbeing initiatives, volunteering days and a people-first culture.
• The opportunity to join one of the most respected employers within the South Wales accountancy market.