Audit Senior

SI Recruitment Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Ongoing professional development and培训

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

SI Recruitment Limited in Durham is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to manage a diverse client portfolio, lead audits from planning to completion, and mentor junior staff in a supportive, forward-thinking practice.

The successful candidate will advance audits, build strong client relationships, and contribute to ongoing development within a growing audit team. The role offers hybrid/flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience in an external audit role in accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills to build client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Lead audit fieldwork on-site and remotely with high professional standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients as a key point of contact.
• Review junior team members’ work, providing guidance and technical support.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audit services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts when required.
• Utilise audit software and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Identify process improvements to aid the audit team’s development.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior staff

Driving licence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit Senior

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Location: Durham

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Audit Senior to join its expanding audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified auditor looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will lead audit assignments, develop strong client relationships and play an important role in mentoring junior team members, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion for a diverse portfolio of clients.


• Lead audit fieldwork, both on-site and remotely, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high professional standard.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.


• Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance, coaching and technical support.


• Work closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services.


• Prepare and review statutory accounts where required.


• Make effective use of modern audit software and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.


• Ensure assignments are completed in line with regulatory and professional standards.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continued development of the audit team.


• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified.


• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice in an external audit role.


• Experience managing audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients.


• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.


• High attention to detail with a proactive and commercial approach.


• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.


• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across a range of sectors.


• Ongoing professional development and technical training.


• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing practice.


• A supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior looking to join a progressive accountancy practice where they can develop their career, work with an interesting client base and play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services.