Audit Senior

The Skills Coalition; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an Audit Senior to join their Farnham office. This role involves leading audit assignments, preparing statutory accounts, and supervising junior staff within a collaborative team environment. The firm offers a hybrid working model, excellent career development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus option to buy/sell additional days

Flexible bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave and family support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cashback plan

Death in Service Life Assurance

Client and employee referral bonuses

Monthly internal recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ UK accountancy practice experience in audit.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation.
• Able to manage deadlines and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audit assignments across a broad portfolio of clients.
• Prepare audit files, undertake planning, and lead or support fieldwork.
• Supervise and support junior audit staff, reviewing their work.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Team Collaboration

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

Excel

CCH

Xero

Sage

Caseware

Job description

Full time | The Skills Coalition | United Kingdom

Posted On 05/06/2025

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Accounting

36000

City Farnham

Province Surrey

Postal Code GU9

Job Description

Job Title: Audit Senior Location: Farnham
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home), flexible hours (core hours: 10am–4pm)
Client Type: Top 40 UK Accountancy Practice
Overview:
We are working with a well-established and growing Top 40 accountancy firm with offices across Central and Southern England. They are seeking an Audit Senior to join their Farnham office. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth and offers excellent progression potential and a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver audit assignments across a broad portfolio of clients in various sectors.
  

• Prepare audit files, undertake planning, and lead or support fieldwork
  

• Supervise and support junior audit staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback
  

• Prepare statutory accounts and corporate tax computations
  

• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting and audit standards
  

• Build strong relationships with clients and team members
  

• Contribute to fee quotes and service pricing for prospective new clients
  

• Support a culture of high performance, knowledge sharing and collaboration
  

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified)
  

• Minimum of 3 years’ UK accountancy practice experience in audit
  

• Strong experience in accounts preparation
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Proficient in Excel and able to learn new software quickly
  

• Working knowledge of CCH, Xero, Sage, and Caseware (advantageous)
  

• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities
  

• High attention to detail and accuracy
  

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
  

Why Join:

• Join a Top 40 firm with a strong focus on career development and internal promotion
  

• Hybrid working model with flexibility
  

• Structured management development programme for aspiring leaders
  

• Diverse client exposure and technically varied workload
  

• Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative office culture
  

Benefits Include:

• 25 days holiday plus option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
  

• Flexible bank holidays
  

• Additional Wellbeing Day (one day off per year focused on wellbeing)
  

• Enhanced maternity leave and family support
  

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, mental health support
  

• Health cashback plan
  

• Death in Service Life Assurance
  

• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes
  

• Client and employee referral bonuses
  

• Monthly internal recognition scheme
  

• Long service awards and regular company events