Audit Senior

Howett Thorpe; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Howett Thorpe, one of the fastest growing practices in the UK, is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit engagements and mentor junior staff. This role promises excellent career progression within a supportive firm that values employee wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days core holiday

Flexible bank holidays

Tailored career progression plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance and health cash plan

Retail discount scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• At least 5 years’ UK practice experience in both audit and accounts.
• Enjoy working with and helping to develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading a variety of audit engagements across a diverse client base.
• Preparing and reviewing audit files, contributing to planning, and leading fieldwork activities.
• Supporting, coaching, and reviewing the work of junior auditors and semi-seniors.
• Preparing and finalising statutory accounts.
• Drafting tax computations for review by the Tax team.
• Ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm procedures throughout each assignment.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

UK practice experience

Experience with Xero

Experience with Sage

Experience with Caseware

Experience with CCH

Mentoring juniors

Ambition and drive

Job description

An outstanding opportunity to join one of the fastest growing practices in the country. We are proud to be working closely with this ambitious firm, already recognised in the Top 50 and continuing to expand rapidly with no signs of slowing down.

This role is perfect for a highly motivated Audit Senior ready to take the next major step in their career. You will grow alongside the firm’s exciting trajectory, benefiting from a clear and structured progression plan supported directly by partner-led career development.

With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible working shaped around individual lifestyles, this modern firm truly embraces contemporary values.

Audit Senior – Benefits

• 25 days core holiday, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Tailored career progression plan
• Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance and health cash plan
• Retail discount scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
• Hybrid and flexible working

Audit Senior – About The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will take full ownership of audit engagements, leading teams through all phases from planning to completion across a broad and diverse client portfolio. You will work closely with managers and partners, managing complex assignments and ensuring high-quality delivery.

A key part of your role will be mentoring and developing junior team members, helping build a confident and capable audit team. This is a challenging role that offers excellent career progression towards management and beyond.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a variety of audit engagements across a diverse client base, liaising closely with managers and partners
• Preparing and reviewing audit files, contributing to planning, and leading fieldwork activities
• Supporting, coaching, and reviewing the work of junior auditors and semi-seniors
• Preparing and finalising statutory accounts
• Drafting tax computations for review by the Tax team
• Ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm procedures throughout each assignment
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure smooth and efficient engagement delivery

The successful Audit Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• At least 5 years’ UK practice experience in both audit and accounts
• Experience with Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH would be an advantage
• Enjoy working with and helping to develop junior staff
• Ambition and drive to meet your full potential