Audit Senior

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Wellbeing Day

ACA/ACCA training

Leadership programme

Recognition awards

Health plan

Pension scheme

EV scheme

Life assurance

Long service awards

Career progression

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an Audit Senior to join a growing audit team in Eastleigh with multiple offices across Hampshire.

The role involves leading audits across a diversified client portfolio, with travel between local offices. It offers a supportive environment, progression opportunities, and modern technology within a top-40 accountancy group.

Qualifications

• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• Minimum 2–3 years UK audit practice experience.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Previous accounts production experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with Xero, Sage, CaseWare, IRIS or Silverfin advantageous.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Organised, professional, and proactive, with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets.
• Team player with the ability to supervise and develop junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car due to multi-site working.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and assist on larger audit assignments, liaising with managers and partners as required.
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning, and carry out fieldwork.
• Supervise, review, and support junior team members, providing guidance and on-the-job training.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, on time, and within agreed budgets.
• Prepare statutory accounts and assist with finalisation, including disclosures for limited companies.
• Prepare corporation tax computations, including capital allowances, under supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and contribute positively to team and client relationships.
• Attend training courses and professional development activities as required.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Client-facing

Team leadership

Driving license

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

CaseWare

IRIS

Silverfin

Job description

We are recruiting an Audit Senior to join a growing and well-established audit team in Eastleigh with multiple offices across Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, people-focused practice that forms part of a wider top-40 accountancy group, offering strong progression, high-quality clients, and modern technology.

The role will involve leading and supporting audit assignments across a varied client portfolio, with exposure to a wide range of industries. Travel between local offices will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits and assist on larger audit assignments, liaising with managers and partners as required.
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning, and carry out fieldwork.
• Supervise, review, and support junior team members, providing guidance and on-the-job training.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed to a high standard, on time, and within agreed budgets.
• Prepare statutory accounts and assist with finalisation, including disclosures for limited companies.
• Prepare corporation tax computations, including capital allowances, under supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and contribute positively to team and client relationships.
• Attend training courses and professional development activities as required.

Candidate Requirements

• AAT / ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ UK audit practice experience.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Previous accounts production experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with Xero, Sage, CaseWare, IRIS or Silverfin advantageous.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Organised, professional, and proactive, with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets.
• Team player with the ability to supervise and develop junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car due to multi-site working.

Employment Details

• Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week).
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours around core hours (10am–4pm).
• Study support available for part-qualified candidates, including funded training and exam leave.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance with flexible options, including holiday trading and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Comprehensive study package for ACA/ACCA where applicable.
• Management Development Programme for future leaders.
• Regular employee recognition awards and social events.
• Employee benefits including EAP, wellbeing platform access, Health Cash Plan, pension salary sacrifice, electric vehicle scheme, and referral bonuses.
• Life assurance, enhanced family leave policies, and long service awards.
• Exposure to a diverse client base and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing firm.