Audit Senior

Meraki Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Life assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced family leave policies

Private medical cover & income protection

Hybrid working model

Employee perks discounts

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Positive and inclusive work culture

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Edinburgh is seeking an Audit Senior to provide high-quality audit services. The role involves planning and executing audits, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should be ACCA, ACA, or ICAS qualified with a minimum of two years' experience. This firm offers a supportive culture, professional development, and benefits like 33 days of annual leave and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified, with relevant certifications.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audit assignments.
• Lead, mentor, and review junior auditors' work.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Communicate audit progress and findings clearly.
• Stay updated with accounting and auditing standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge of auditing

Financial reporting standards

Leadership and mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

ACCA, ACA, or ICAS qualification

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Meraki Talent

Accountancy & Finance at Meraki Talent Ltd

Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting one of the UK’s growing accountancy practices with the appointment of an Audit Senior for their Edinburgh Office.

What is on Offer:

This firm prides itself on being an employer that genuinely cares about its people. You will be joining a supportive environment where both your personal and professional goals are encouraged and nurtured.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave (with additional leave for length of service)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Private medical cover & income protection
• Hybrid working model (one day from home per week post-training)
• Discounts through employee perks
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, with a clear pathway for career progression
• A positive and inclusive working culture with regular social events throughout the year

Why Join This Firm:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that combines professional excellence with a people‑first culture. You will become part of a close‑knit team that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement, providing a platform where you can develop your skills, progress your career, and truly make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality audit services to a broad and varied client portfolio. You will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, leading junior team members and supporting management to maintain exceptional service standards. This is a diverse and client‑facing position, ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, providing insightful recommendations, and adding commercial value beyond compliance.

• Plan, execute, and complete audit assignments in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of junior auditors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high‑quality output.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients by developing a deep understanding of their business operations and challenges.
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and objectives clearly to both management and clients throughout each stage of the process.
• Keep up to date with the latest accounting and auditing standards, ensuring best practice is applied consistently.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Professionally qualified, for example ACCA, ACA, or ICAS (or Part‑Qualified).
• A minimum of two years’ experience working within an accountancy practice in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards.

For more information and a confidential chat please apply or contact Marija at Meraki Talent.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting