Audit Senior

Austin Rose; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICAEW/ACCA fees covered

Full CPD program and training

Health and wellbeing benefits

Structured performance bonus scheme

Limited long-distance travel

Job summary

Austin Rose is seeking an Audit Senior in Newcastle to lead statutory audits for owner-managed businesses and SMEs, guiding on-site teams and driving high-quality delivery.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, leveraging digital audit tools, and collaborating with the Audit Manager and Partners to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional.
• Experience leading statutory audit engagements.
• Willingness to work with digital audit tools.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver statutory audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Lead on-site audit teams across the North East.
• Utilise digital audit platforms to drive efficiency and quality.
• Coach junior team members and review working papers.

Skills

Audit leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

CaseWare

MyWorkPapers

Job description

Audit Senior | 10 Partner Firm | Newcastle

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional looking to step into a technology-driven senior role with a leading regional advisory practice? Do you want to lead audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs, mentor junior team members, and drive audit quality without long-distance travel? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior to join a forward-thinking 10 partner firm in Newcastle offering structured CPD support, competitive rewards, and direct career progression.

About the Firm

This leading 10 partner firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers delivers premier audit, accounting, and taxation solutions to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities, and corporate entities across the North East and Yorkshire. Combining high-quality, director-led client service with cutting-edge digital audit software such as CaseWare and MyWorkPapers, the practice fosters a collaborative, progressive culture focused on continuous improvement, staff development, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver statutory audit engagements from initial planning through to completion, leading on-site audit teams across the North East.
• Utilise advanced digital audit platforms and systems to drive operational efficiency, accuracy, and technical quality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during audit fieldwork, building strong working relationships and addressing client queries.
• Review audit working papers and financial draft statements prepared by junior team members, providing direct coaching and constructive feedback.
• Work in close collaboration with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure seamless project delivery and high standards of client service.
• Support departmental process improvements and actively participate in team strategy discussions.
• Maintain up-to-date technical accounting knowledge and compliance standards through structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary package benchmarked against regional market rates.
• Full reimbursement of professional ICAEW / ACCA membership fees.
• Full Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program and structured technical training.
• Comprehensive health and employee wellbeing benefits plan.
• Structured annual performance and discretionary bonus scheme.
• Minimal long-distance travel, with engagements predominantly localized across the North East.

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