Audit Senior

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

Pension

Competitive salaries

Supportive and friendly team

Strong progression opportunities

Opportunity to buy additional holiday

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a large independent firm in Exeter to recruit an Audit Senior. You will lead an on-site audit team, mentor junior members, and handle a varied client portfolio.

You will plan and execute statutory audits, prepare accounts and tax calculations, and help develop the practice. This role offers strong progression in a supportive, employee‑centred environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent, with audit experience.
• Full driving licence and ability to work on-site.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient with accounting software (Sage, Xero); familiarity with Caseware/CCH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, carry out, and finalise audit assignments while supporting the audit manager.
• Prepare statutory accounts and tax calculations for limited companies and groups.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling services.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts for partnerships and sole traders; include income tax calculations.
• Communicate workload progress to management and plan for efficient task completion.
• Train and oversee junior staff members.
• Manage relationships with clients.

Skills

Audit experience

Team leadership

Client management

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Caseware

CCH

Job description

Audit SeniorJob overview:

LHH is pleased to collaborate with a large independent firm in Exeter that is in search of a dedicated and experienced Audit Senior. The firm prides itself on being employee centric which is advantageous to anyone seeking more of a work life balance.

In this position, you will oversee an audit team on-site, mentor junior team members, and handle a varied client portfolio. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing statutory audits for corporate clients, both in the office and at their locations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, carry out, and finalise audit assignments while supporting the audit manager.
• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax calculations, and returns for limited companies and groups.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling services.
• Assist with other compliance tasks, including preparing VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts for partnerships and sole traders, including drafting income tax calculations.
• Communicate workload progress to management and plan for efficient task completion.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Train and oversee junior staff members.
• Prepare management accounts.

Requirements:

• Competent in audit, accounting and tax software.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Full clean drivers licence.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiar with accounting software e.g. Sage and Xero
• Previous use of CCH and Caseware would be an advantage
• Excel skills - including vlookup, sumif and Pivot Tables

Extra benefits:

• Flexible work culture.
• Pension.
• Competitive salaries.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Strong progression opportunities
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday.