Audit Senior

Sumer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Gainsford in London invites an experienced Audit Senior to lead assignments from planning to completion, advising clients and developing junior team members. This hands-on role sits within the Audit department, focusing on property and construction sector.

You'll build strong client relationships, apply Inflo methodology, and progress toward Manager. The firm offers clear career pathways, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, auditing standards, corporation tax, VAT, and P11Ds.
• Experience with consolidations.
• Proven experience in mentoring teams and delegating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements, identifying any audit‑related issues.
• Prepare statutory accounts and draft tax computations.
• Apply a thorough understanding of Inflo methodology to audit processes.
• Monitor the status of assignments, ensuring work is on track and budgets are adhered to.
• Address issues during audit engagements and prepare files for review by Managers or Partners.
• Communicate proactively with clients, resolving queries and offering recommendations for business improvements.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Audit experience

Attention to detail

Mentoring teams

Inflo knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA professional qualification

Tools

Inflo

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London Cavendish Square

Description

Join the Audit team at Simmons Gainsford, a leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm with over 75 years of experience supporting ambitious businesses and individuals. As part of Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford combines the strength and opportunities of a national network with the collaborative culture of a well‑established firm.

This opportunity sits within one of our specialist Audit teams which has a strong focus on the property and construction sector. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from growing businesses to established organisations, gaining valuable exposure to complex and rewarding audit engagements while building genuine expertise in a thriving sector.

As an Audit Senior, you'll play a key role in leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and supporting the development of junior team members. This is a hands‑on role where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, build strong client relationships, and make a real impact on engagements.

Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, develop your leadership skills or progress towards Manager and beyond, Simmons Gainsford offers clear career pathways, ongoing professional development and the support to help you achieve your ambitions. If you're looking for a role where you can truly get stuck in, broaden your experience and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Supervise, guide, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements, identifying any audit‑related issues
• Prepare statutory accounts and draft tax computations
• Apply a thorough understanding of Inflo methodology to audit processes
• Monitor the status of assignments, ensuring work is on track and budgets are adhered to
• Address issues during audit engagements and prepare files for review by Managers or Partners
• Communicate proactively with clients, resolving queries and offering recommendations for business improvements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, auditing standards, corporation tax, VAT, and P11Ds
• Experience with consolidations
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple assignments effectively
• Proven experience in mentoring teams and delegating tasks
• Working knowledge of Inflo audit methodology would be useful