Audit Senior

Brook Street; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative accountancy practice in Leeds is seeking an Audit Senior to join their expanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with at least two years of external audit experience to take on a client-facing position with significant career advancement potential. You'll lead audit fieldwork, manage junior staff, and collaborate closely with clients' senior management. The firm promotes a supportive culture and values autonomy, providing exposure to a diverse client portfolio. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative Team Culture

Exposure to High-Quality Clients

Autonomy in Role

Real Opportunities for Progression

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with 2+ years of external audit experience.
• Confident communicator and team player with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audit fieldwork and manage junior team members.
• Liaise directly with clients' senior management and complete audit files.

Skills

External Audit Experience

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Excel Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified or Finalist

Tools

ProAudit

IRIS

Sage

Job description

Audit Senior - Leeds
Salary - £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience

Relevant UK Work Experience Essential - No Sponsorship Available

We're working on behalf of a dynamic, growing accountancy practice based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join their expanding audit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified (or exam-finalist) ACA/ACCA accountant with at least two years' external audit experience, including on-site audit leadership, to step into a client-facing role with excellent progression prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on-site audit fieldwork and manage junior team members
• Liaise directly with clients' senior management
• Complete audit files and draft audited financial statements
• Report to Audit Managers and/or Partners

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist
• Minimum 2 years' external audit experience (ideally UK OMBs under FRS102)
• Confident communicator and team player
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ProAudit, IRIS and Sage advantageous

What's on Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to a broad, high-quality client portfolio (including well-known regional businesses)
• A flat structure with autonomy and no head office constraints
• Real opportunities for progression