Audit Senior

Ambition Europe Limited; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and agile working

25 days' annual leave

£400 annual wellbeing allowance

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Life assurance

Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is seeking an Audit Senior to take full ownership of assignments within the Audit and Assurance team. You will lead a varied portfolio of audits across sectors, working with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality outcomes and strong client relationships.

You will supervise and coach junior staff, manage on-site and remote audits, and ensure timely, well-documented work papers in line with UK standards and firm methodology.

Qualifications

• Experience leading external audit assignments within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with a sceptical, professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident, professional communication with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop junior team members.
• Good IT literacy including experience with audit and accounts preparation software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from start to finish in line with standards and firm methodology.
• Prepare high-quality working papers documenting work performed and conclusions.
• Identify audit risks and accounting issues and communicate them clearly to managers/partners.
• Manage the audit process on-site and remotely, allocate work and track progress.
• Coach and review junior team members, providing guidance and feedback.
• Build and maintain client relationships and gather audit evidence promptly.
• Clear review points, follow up on outstanding matters, and finalize audit files.

Skills

Leadership

UK auditing standards

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Supervision

IT literacy

Client relationships

Auditing & accounts software

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Are you an experienced auditor ready to step into full ownership of assignments, lead a team on the ground, and act as a trusted point of contact for your clients? Our client is a well-respected and growing UK accountancy practice seeking a confident, technically strong Audit Senior to join their Audit and Assurance team. You'll take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of a varied portfolio of audit assignments across multiple sectors, working closely with Managers and Partners to ensure high-quality outcomes and meaningful client relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and leading audit assignments from start to finish, in line with UK auditing standards and the firm's audit methodology
• Preparing high-quality working papers that clearly document the work performed, evidence gathered and conclusions reached
• Identifying key audit risks and accounting issues, communicating these clearly and promptly to the Audit Manager and engagement Partner
• Managing the audit process, both on-site and remotely, including allocating work, tracking progress and keeping assignments on time and within budget
• Supervising, coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members, offering clear guidance and constructive, timely feedback
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, liaising professionally and obtaining audit evidence and responses in a timely manner
• Clearing review points efficiently, following up on outstanding matters and delivering a complete, well-organised final audit file
• Assisting with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with UK accounting and company law requirements

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience of leading external audit assignments within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of audit methodology and UK financial reporting requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent, professional approach to scepticism
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Confident, professional communication skills with both clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop junior team members
• Good IT literacy, including experience of audit and accounts preparation software

Nice to Have

• Exposure to a varied, multi-sector client portfolio
• Experience monitoring budgets and assignment recovery

Why Join

Our client is a firm where career progression is structured, wellbeing is taken seriously, and your contributions are genuinely valued. Benefits include:

• Flexible and agile working, supported by a strong wellbeing ethos
• 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• £400 annual wellbeing allowance to use as you see fit
• A paid day off on your birthday
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Life assurance scheme
• Employer pension scheme, with contributions growing in line with your length of service
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan