Audit Senior

ACCA Careers; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Career progression

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a Chester-based independent accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Audit Senior. You will manage audits for 70-80 clients with turnovers from £500k to £10m, supervise junior staff, and maintain compliance with auditing standards.

The role offers a salary between £40,000 and £43,000, flexible hours and a work-from-home option, with clear opportunities for career progression in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualification with 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading audits and supervising junior staff.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute audits for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts and audit documentation.
• Lead audit teams and review work of junior staff.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients.
• Ensure compliance with audit and accounting standards.

Skills

Audit

People management

Client communication

Quality control

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

IRIS

Job description

Our client is an independent accountancy practices based in Chester city centre. The firm serves a loyal client base of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and professionals, with turnovers ranging from £500k to £10m. Known for its positive culture, consistency, and personal service, the firm combines traditional values with a modern, team-based culture where staff thrive and stay long term.

Client Details

This is an opportunity within a well-established and reputable business services organisation. The company is a medium-sized firm with a focus on delivering high-quality accounting and finance solutions to its clients.

Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior to join a leading accountancy firm in Chester. You'll manage audits for 70-80 clients with turnovers from £500k to £10m, leading engagements from planning to completion. The role includes supervising junior staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and building strong client relationships across a range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute audits for a portfolio of clients
• Prepare statutory accounts and audit documentation
• Lead audit teams and review work of junior staff
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients
• Ensure compliance with audit and accounting standards
• Use software such as Xero, Sage, CCH, and IRIS
• Contribute to ad-hoc assurance and advisory projects

Profile

A Successful Audit Senior Should Have

• ACA / ACCA qualified with 2+ years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience managing people and leading audits
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and assurance
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Sociable, proactive, and progressive in mindset
• Team-oriented with a commitment to client service
• Be able to commute to Chester City Centre

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £43,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, flexible hours and work from home option.
• Opportunities for career progression within the accounting and finance sector.
• Supportive and professional work environment within the business services industry.

This Audit Senior role offers an excellent chance to progress your career in a reputable organisation.