Audit Senior

Insite Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Discounts and flexible benefits

Job summary

Insite Group in East London is seeking an Audit Senior to take ownership of audits from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while mentoring junior staff. You will engage with a varied client portfolio, including charities and international groups, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to standards.

The role combines technical audit work with client responsibility and team leadership, offering hybrid working and clear progression within a

Qualifications

• ACA/ICAS qualified with solid audit experience in professional accountancy services.
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members.
• Strong understanding of audit procedures, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, complete and finalise audits from planning to close.
• Work directly with clients to understand operations, risks and needs.
• Identify audit issues and escalate significant matters.
• Review work, highlight findings and propose practical solutions.
• Monitor assignments against budgets and investigate variances.
• Supervise, coach and support junior team members.
• Build strong relationships with senior client contacts.

Skills

Audit expertise

Client communication

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACA/ICAS qualified

Job description

A strong opportunity has arisen for an experienced audit professional to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice, with the role offering a blend of client exposure, technical responsibility and genuine career progression. Based in East London, this is a hybrid position suited to an ACA or equivalent qualified professional who enjoys working closely with clients and taking ownership of audit assignments. You'll have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio while developing your leadership and commercial skills.

The Role

Audit Senior - East London

As an Audit Senior - East London, you'll take responsibility for delivering audits from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while supporting and developing more junior team members. The position provides considerable client interaction and the chance to gain exposure to a broad range of organisations, including groups, international businesses and specialist sectors. You'll be expected to exercise sound judgement, identify risks and communicate practical solutions throughout each assignment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning, completing and finalising audit assignments for manager and partner review.
• Working directly with clients to understand their operations, risks and wider business needs.
• Identifying audit and technical issues and escalating significant matters appropriately.
• Reviewing work, highlighting key findings and suggesting practical solutions.
• Monitoring assignments against agreed budgets and investigating any variances.
• Supervising, coaching and supporting junior members of the audit team.
• Building strong relationships with senior client contacts throughout the audit process.
• Ensuring assignments comply with relevant legislation, professional standards, internal methodology and risk management requirements.
• Keeping up to date with changes across the market, regulation and professional standards.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally be ACA/ICAS qualified, newly qualified, or hold an equivalent overseas qualification, with solid experience gained within professional accountancy services. We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous audit experience within a professional practice environment.
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members.
• Strong understanding of audit procedures, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and challenging audit issues.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of current economic and market developments.
• Experience working with charities, including SORP-related audit work, would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to listed companies or international groups would also be beneficial.
• A degree-level education or equivalent professional qualifications.

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience and qualification.
• Hybrid working, providing a strong balance between client exposure and flexibility.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave, up to 30 days in total.
• Additional holiday entitlement available with increasing seniority.
• Christmas office closure, subject to business requirements.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
• Access to corporate discounts and flexible benefits.
• Optional benefits including dental cover, eye care, critical illness cover, healthcare cash plans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Clear opportunities to progress within a collaborative accountancy environment.

If you’re an experienced audit professional looking for your next step with a progressive practice, this Audit Senior - East London opportunity could be a strong fit. The role combines technical audit work, client responsibility and team leadership with the flexibility of hybrid working.