Audit Senior

Ambition; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Career development

Volunteering days

International network

Job summary

Ambition is representing a well-established accountancy firm seeking an Audit Senior to join the Audit & Assurance team in Gatwick. You will oversee audits from planning through finalisation, mentor juniors, and lead fieldwork on-site or remotely, leveraging digital tools.

The role requires ACA/ACCA progress or qualification, 18–24 months’ UK audit experience, and strong communication skills. You will work with a diverse client base, including international groups and large corporates, while

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification in progress or completed.
• 2+ years in Audit and Assurance within a UK practice.
• Experience leading external audits from fieldwork to completion per ISA.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit assignments from planning to final completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Review work from junior team members and provide clear feedback.
• Coach and support junior colleagues in day-to-day development.
• Lead audit fieldwork both remotely and on client sites using digital tools.
• Collaborate with the wider audit team and report to an Audit Manager.
• Build strong client relationships to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification (professional or applied skills stage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a driven audit professional ready to take ownership of your work and make a genuine impact within a growing practice?

Our client is a well-established, full-service accountancy firm with a strong national presence and international reach. They are looking for an Audit Senior, either qualified or part-qualified, to join their Audit & Assurance team in Gatwick.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a genuinely varied client portfolio, from ambitious international groups to large, established corporates, all while developing your career in a people-first, technically excellent environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising audit assignments from the initial planning stage through to final completion, ensuring delivery is on time and within budget
• Reviewing work produced by junior team members and offering clear, constructive feedback
• Coaching and supporting junior colleagues in their day-to-day development
• Leading audit fieldwork conducted both remotely and on client sites, making full use of available technology and digital tools
• Working collaboratively with the wider audit team, reporting directly to an Audit Manager
• Building strong working relationships with clients to consistently deliver a high-quality, professional service

What We're Looking For

• ACA qualified, or actively working towards ACA or ACCA qualification with the professional or applied skills stage completed
• At least 18 to 24 months' experience in Audit and Assurance within a UK accountancy practice
• Proven experience leading external audit assignments from fieldwork through to completion, in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Solid working knowledge of preparing accounts under UK GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior colleagues and clients
• A self-motivated and collaborative working style, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively
• Full UK work eligibility, without restrictions

Nice to Have

• Experience using cloud-based or dedicated audit management software
• Familiarity with structured, methodology-led audit frameworks

Why Join

Our client is committed to building a workplace where people thrive, not just perform. Here is what you can look forward to:

• Flexible, agile working arrangements embedded across the business, not just on paper
• A competitive benefits package including private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave
• Dedicated career development support, including learning programmes and career coaching
• Volunteering days and a range of wellbeing initiatives that recognise the whole person
• Exposure to a diverse, ambitious client base spanning multiple sectors, including multinational and large corporate organisations
• Connectivity to an international advisory and accounting network present in over 150 countries