Audit Senior

Hays Senior Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an Audit Senior to join their high-performing team in the Solent region. This role offers a supportive, people-centred culture with competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and a commitment to innovation and personal growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteering and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FRS 102 or IFRS.
• Experience in corporate audit.
• Commitment to mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review work of junior team members.
• Provide exceptional service through technology and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Client-facing confidence

Proactive solutions mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist

Job description

Are you a soon-to-be qualified audit professional, or already qualified and ready for your next career move?

Our client, a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm, is looking for an Audit Senior to join their high-performing Audit & Assurance team based in the Solent region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values its people as much as its clients, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• People-Centred Culture - Enjoy genuine work-life balance with agile working, generous leave, and a culture that puts wellbeing first.
• Diverse & Ambitious Clients - Work with a wide range of clients, from growing international groups to established corporates across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative & Global Outlook - Be part of a team that shares knowledge across borders, supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Forward-Thinking Environment - Embrace innovation, simplify complexity, and deliver real value through smart use of technology.
• Trusted Relationships - Build long-term partnerships with clients, grounded in empathy and understanding.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services. Reporting to an Audit Manager, you'll oversee assignments from planning through to completion, review the work of junior team members, and support their development. You'll work both remotely and on-site, using a blend of technology and people skills to deliver exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) with experience in corporate audit
  * Strong knowledge of FRS 102 or IFRS
  * A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  * Confidence in client-facing situations and a collaborative approach
  * A genuine interest in understanding clients' businesses and strategic goals
  * A commitment to mentoring and developing others
  
  What's on Offer
  * Career development support, including coaching and learning opportunities
  * Competitive benefits package including private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave
  * Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
  * A culture that supports volunteering, wellbeing, and personal growth
  
  If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you would like to investigate further please apply now and contact Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915 for a confidential career discussion.

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.

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