AUDIT SENIOR

Clive Owen Llp; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clive Owen LLP is seeking an Audit Senior for its Newcastle office. In this role, you will manage statutory audits, mentor junior colleagues, and enhance the quality of client services using digital tools. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification and experience with SMEs.

We expect strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a chance to influence audit quality and support a technology-driven audit function.

Qualifications

• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Strong experience delivering or leading audits.
• Ability to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients.
• Review work completed by junior team members.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive problem-solving

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Sage

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Iris

Caseware

MyWorkPapers

Job description

We are recruiting for the following position for our Newcastle office.

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Newcastle

ROLE PROFILE – AUDIT SENIOR

As an Audit Senior at Clive Owen LLP, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality audits for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role goes beyond compliance—it’s an opportunity to influence audit quality, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven audit function. You’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues and help shape how we deliver an exceptional client experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion, including leading on‑site audit teams where required.
• Use digital audit tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and insight across engagements.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear communication and supporting them with audit‑related queries.
• Review work completed by junior team members and offer guidance, coaching and feedback to support their development.
• Collaborate closely with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure high‑quality audit delivery.
• Complete assignments in line with internal quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in departmental discussions, contributing ideas to enhance audit processes and team performance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge through ongoing CPD.
• Attend client sites predominantly across the North‑East and Yorkshire.

Person Specification

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience working with owner‑managed businesses and SMEs.
• Strong experience delivering or leading audits.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident with clients across all formats.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT capability, including Excel and audit‑related software.
• Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to use initiative.
• Ability to travel to client sites as required.
• Experience with software such as Sage, QuickBooks Online, and Xero.
• Sector experience including charities, academies or legal practices.
• Experience with Iris, Caseware or MyWorkPapers.
• Leadership & Team Support – motivates others, delegates effectively and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Communication – delivers clear, confident written and verbal communication tailored to the audience.
• Technical Expertise – applies strong audit and accounting knowledge, using technology to enhance quality.
• Analytical Thinking – evaluates information effectively and develops practical, workable solutions.
• Planning & Organisation – prioritises tasks, manages deadlines and delivers assignments efficiently.
• Client Focus – maintains strong client relationships, delivers exceptional service and understands client needs.
• Analysing – ability to analyse and evaluate information to make rational judgements and produce workable solutions.
• Planning and Organising – identifies priorities and develop specific goals and plans to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines required and manages time effectively.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Client Expectations – focuses on client needs and satisfaction, sets high standards for quality and works in a systematic and methodical way.

If this sounds like the kind of role you’re looking for, and you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where organisation, attention to detail, and leadership are key, we’d love to hear from you.