Audit Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Agile working

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd. are representing a Leeds-based accountancy firm recruiting an Audit Senior to lead on-site audits and oversee junior staff. The role offers clear progression towards Assistant Manager with agile working and supportive culture.

You will manage end-to-end statutory audits, liaise with client management, and travel locally to client sites as needed. ACA/ACCA qualified with 2-3+ years UK practice preferred.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist) with 2-3+ years UK accountancy practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments on-site from planning to completion.
• Mentor junior team members and review fieldwork.
• Manage key client relationships across a diverse portfolio.

Skills

Audit planning

Client engagement

Team supervision

IT & audit systems

MS Excel

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (finalist level)

Tools

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Job Description

Audit Senior

Location: Leeds

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

Are you an ambitious Audit Senior or final-stage ACA/ACCA qualifier looking for a supportive regional practice where you can take full ownership of client fieldwork and fast-track your progression towards Assistant Manager? Our client is a highly regarded, well-established accountancy firm in Leeds experiencing sustained growth across their assurance practice. They are seeking a skilled, hands-on Audit Senior to lead audit assignments on-site, mentor junior team members, and manage key client relationships across a diverse portfolio of sectors.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning role, you will take direct responsibility for executing end-to-end statutory audit engagements-from initial planning and risk assessment through to fieldwork management 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 reviewing the work of junior trainees. This position offers exposure to a broad client base across Yorkshire alongside a clear, structured framework for long-term career advancement.

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 Execution & Technical Knowledge: Proven track record planning, managing, and completing audits in full compliance with UK GAAP and ISAs. Strong understanding of risk assessment and audit program development tailored to SME and mid-market clients.


• Client Engagement: Confident, professional, and articulate client-facing style with experience managing on-site client expectations and resolving technical queries.


• Team Supervision: Ability to delegate effectively, review fieldwork completed by junior staff, and provide constructive, real-time coaching to support team growth.


• IT & Audit Systems: Advanced skills 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 as needed across the regional office network.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: £40,000 - £45,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status and practice experience).


• Career Development: Transparent routes to Assistant Manager and Manager roles within an expanding audit department.


• Agile Working: Flexible working arrangements supported to maintain a strong work-life balance.


• Culture & Environment: Collaborative, supportive team culture with exposure to varied industries and complex commercial accounts.