Audit Senior

Pro-Finance; Chatham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pro Finance is recruiting an Audit Senior / Audit Assistant Manager in Maidstone, Kent. The role suits a newly qualified ACA/ACCA auditor or a professional with up to two years PQE, handling a diverse portfolio from owner-managed to AIM-listed clients.

You'll work with managers and partners to own audit assignments, build client relationships, and mentor junior team members in a supportive environment. Strong technical knowledge and UK standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading external audits or significant audit fieldwork.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Ability to manage client relationships and senior stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Act as day-to-day client contact and build relationships.
• Prepare high-quality audit files and reports for review.
• Identify audit risks and areas needing professional judgement.
• Review financial statements and supporting docs.
• Monitor budgets and communicate variances.
• Deliver recommendations and audit findings to clients.
• Coach and mentor junior team members in the audit team.
• Support business development and cross-firm collaboration.

Skills

Client relationship management

Audit leadership

Budget monitoring

Communication

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualified

Newly qualified or 2 years PQE

Job description

Audit Senior / Audit Assistant Manager

Maidstone, Kent Also Commutable from Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Canterbury, Rochester, Chatham, Sevenoaks and Sittingbourne ACA / ACCA Qualified Newly Qualified to 2 Years PQE

Pro Finance is working with one of Kent's most established and highly regarded accountancy practices to recruit an Audit Senior / Audit Assistant Manager for its expanding Corporate Audit team.

This opportunity would suit a newly qualified ACA or ACCA auditor, or someone with up to two years' post-qualified experience, who is looking to accelerate their career within a growing and ambitious firm. The team acts for an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, large corporate groups and AIM-listed companies, providing exposure to some of the largest and most technically challenging organisations in Kent and the South East.

With the Maidstone office continuing to experience significant growth, there are genuine opportunities for progression and increased responsibility in the coming years. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates currently working in smaller or mid-sized firms who want exposure to larger, more complex clients and a clearer route for career advancement.

Working closely with managers and partners, you will take ownership of audit assignments, build strong client relationships and support the development of junior team members within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients
• Prepare high-quality audit files and reports for manager and partner review
• Identify audit risks, technical matters and areas requiring professional judgement
• Review financial statements and supporting documentation
• Monitor assignment budgets and communicate any variances effectively
• Deliver practical recommendations and audit findings to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support business development activities and identify opportunities to add value
• Work closely with colleagues across the wider firm to ensure a smooth audit process
• Coach, mentor and support junior members of the audit team

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified
• Newly qualified or up to two years' post-qualified experience
• Strong external audit experience gained within practice
• Good technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Experience leading audit fieldwork and managing client relationships

Why Apply?

• Join one of Kent's most respected and well-established accountancy firms
• Exposure to AIM-listed businesses, large corporate groups and complex audit assignments
• Opportunity to work with some of the largest and most recognisable businesses in the county
• Fast-growing Maidstone office with excellent opportunities for career progression
• Clear route towards Assistant Manager and management-level responsibilities
• Direct exposure to experienced partners and senior leaders
• Varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Flexible working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a newly qualified auditor or have up to two years' post-qualified experience and are looking for a role that offers larger clients, stronger technical exposure and genuine progression opportunities, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.