Audit Senior

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension

Wider benefits package

Job summary

Rutherford Briant is seeking a qualified Audit Senior to join its Crawley team. You will lead audits for a portfolio of corporates, growing businesses and international groups, developing client and leadership experience toward progression into management.

This visible role offers responsibility with access to Managers, Directors and Partners, plus hybrid and flexible working arrangements and ongoing technical development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audit fieldwork from planning through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead audit teams.
• Comfort with coaching junior staff and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit engagements from planning and fieldwork through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate assignments to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and within budget.
• Review the work of junior and part-qualified colleagues.
• Coach team members and provide constructive feedback throughout assignments.
• Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Identify audit issues early and communicate clear, practical solutions.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on technically complex areas.
• Use modern audit and data-analysis technology across remote and client-site engagements.

Skills

Team leadership

UK GAAP expertise

Audit fieldwork

Client relationship management

Data analytics tools

Communication

Tools

Caseware

Inflo

Job description

A growing accountancy and advisory firm is looking for a qualified Audit Senior to join its Crawley team. You will lead assignments for an impressive portfolio of established corporates, growing businesses and international groups while developing the client, commercial and leadership experience needed to progress into management.

This is a visible position within a growing team, offering genuine responsibility and regular access to Managers, Directors and Partners.

As an Audit Senior, you will:

You will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, becoming a trusted point of contact for clients and a source of support for junior colleagues.

• Lead external audit engagements from planning and fieldwork through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate assignments to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and within budget.
• Review the work of junior and part-qualified colleagues.
• Coach team members and provide constructive feedback throughout assignments.
• Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Identify audit issues early and communicate clear, practical solutions.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on technically complex or higher-risk areas.
• Use modern audit and data-analysis technology across remote and client-site engagements.

You will have the autonomy to run assignments properly, supported by a wider team with the technical resources and international reach to handle complex clients.

As an Audit Senior, you will bring:

• Experience leading audit fieldwork through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• The confidence to manage client relationships and lead audit teams.
• The ability to balance quality, deadlines and commercial considerations.
• A supportive approach to coaching and developing junior colleagues.
• The right to work in the UK without restriction.

Experience with Caseware, Inflo or similar audit platforms would be useful but is not essential.

As an Audit Senior, you will receive:

• Salary of £45,000-£52,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A varied portfolio with international and larger corporate exposure.
• Clear progression towards Assistant Manager and Manager.
• Ongoing technical, leadership and career development.
• Private medical cover, pension and a competitive wider benefits package.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior who wants greater ownership, stronger client exposure and a credible next step into management.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.