Audit Senior

LJ Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Chelmsford is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified professional to lead audits and mentor team members. This role offers flexible working hours, a supportive culture, and numerous benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave. If you're ready to elevate your career in a challenging and rewarding environment, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Group pension

Gym discounts

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading audits from planning to completion.
• Confident with FRS 102 and ISAs.
• A people person who enjoys mentoring and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion.
• Guide and mentor juniors.
• Manage deadlines and budgets.
• Get involved in group audits and advisory projects.

Skills

Leading audits

Mentoring juniors

Confidence with FRS 102

Commercially savvy

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or within 6 months

Job description

Ready to swap endless spreadsheets for a career that actually excites you? 👀

If you're a newly or soon-to-be-qualified ACA/ACCA professional itching to run your own audits, work with brilliant businesses, and finally get the recognition you deserve - this is the one.

We're working with a standout independent firm that believes in people first, paperwork second. They're growing fast, their audit work is in high demand, and they're on the lookout for someone ready to take that next big step - with the support, flexibility, and career progression to match.

💼 What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be the driving force behind your own portfolio of clients - think owner‑managed success stories, thriving SMEs, and dynamic groups - no two days will look the same!

Here’s a flavour of what you’ll do:

• Lead audits from planning through to completion (yes, your own audits!)
• Guide and mentor juniors - your leadership starts here
• Take ownership of complex audit areas (and nail them)
• Manage deadlines and budgets like a pro
• Be the friendly face clients trust and rely on
• Get involved in juicy projects like group audits, M&A work, and advisory projects

Basically - this isn't your run‑of‑the‑mill audit job.

🙌 About You

You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or within 6 months)
• Experienced in leading audits from planning to completion
• Confident with FRS 102 and ISAs
• Commercially savvy with a solutions‑focused mindset
• A people person who enjoys mentoring and supporting others
• Ready for a challenge - and a laugh along the way

🎁 Why You’ll Love It Here

This firm genuinely looks after their people. Expect all the good stuff:

• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm)
• Private medical insurance (with virtual GP access)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Group pension + death‑in‑service cover
• 40% gym discounts
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• 2 volunteering days a year (give back to what matters to you)
• Bike to Work Scheme
• And most importantly - a down‑to‑earth, supportive culture that’s passionate, personal, and professional.

🚀 Don’t Miss This

This is an unbelievable opportunity for someone ready to step into the spotlight, lead exciting work, and fast‑track their career in audit.

If that sounds like you, apply today - or reach out for a confidential chat with our recruitment team.