Audit Senior

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in Harrogate is seeking an Audit Senior to lead statutory audits from planning to reporting, working with client management and supervising trainees.

You will deliver audits in line with UK GAAP and ISAs, travel regionally as needed, and contribute to team development within a dynamic North Yorkshire practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist) with 2-3+ years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Lead auditor responsibilities in audits and strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to travel regionally for on-site client visits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, risk assess, and develop audit programs from start to completion.
• Lead fieldwork and draft completion reports for Directors.
• Supervise trainees and junior auditors with real-time coaching.
• Engage with client management and address technical queries smoothly.
• Utilise MS Excel/Word and cloud-based audit software such as MyWorkpapers.

Job description

Audit Senior

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Clear Career Progression & Agile Working

The Opportunity

In this pivotal fee-earning role, you will take direct responsibility for executing statutory audit engagements from initial planning, risk assessment, and program development through to fieldwork execution and drafting completion reports for Directors. Working closely with dynamic client management teams, you will act as the primary point of contact during audit visits while supervising trainees and junior auditors. This position offers exposure to an engaging, diverse client base across North Yorkshire alongside a clear, structured pathway for long-term managerial progression.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist level) with 2-3+ years' UK accountancy practice experience incorporating lead auditor responsibilities.
• Audit Leadership & Technical Mastery: Proven track record planning, managing, and delivering audits in full compliance with UK GAAP and ISAs. Strong understanding of risk assessment and tailored audit methodology for SME and mid-market clients.
• Client Engagement: Confident, professional, and articulate client-facing style with experience managing on-site expectations and handling technical queries smoothly.
• Team Supervision: Ability to delegate effectively, review fieldwork completed by junior staff, and provide constructive, real-time coaching to foster team development.
• IT & Audit Systems: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word. Hands-on experience using modern cloud-based audit software (experience with MyWorkpapers is highly advantageous).
• Flexibility: Comfortable travelling locally for on-site client audit visits across the regional office network as required.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: £40,000 - £45,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status and practice background).
• Career Development: Transparent routes to Assistant Manager and Manager positions within a growing audit department.
• Agile Working: Flexible working arrangements supported to maintain an excellent work-life balance.
• Culture & Environment: Collaborative, supportive team culture offering direct partner access and high-quality local client exposure.