Audit Senior

Delstad Recruitment; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified auditor in Plymouth to lead audits and build relationships with clients. The role requires strong audit experience, proficiency in UK Financial Reporting Standards, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Benefits include flexible and hybrid working options, annual salary reviews, and generous holiday entitlement. Join a supportive team focused on professional growth and development in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working options

Access to health and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Strong audit experience within accountancy practice.
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior staff.
• Good technical knowledge of International Auditing Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audits for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements for clients.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong audit experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Technical knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards

Familiarity with Caseware

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (or part-qualified)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description:

Various Locations: Axminster, Barnstaple, Exeter, Plymouth or Weston-super-Mare

Why Join Us?

• Clear career progression with genuine opportunities to expand your role
• A focus on work-life balance, with hybrid working and a supportive environment
• A collaborative culture where your input and ideas are valued
• A diverse and interesting client portfolio that keeps the work varied
• A modern Plymouth office with a welcoming and professional team

Your Role

• Lead and manage audits for a varied portfolio of clients, planning and overseeing fieldwork in line with partner direction
• Monitor progress against targets and resolve challenges proactively
• Prepare and review financial statements for both audit and non-audit clients
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Communicate technical matters clearly and practically to clients and colleagues
• Coach and support junior staff in their development
• Undertake technical research and share insights across the team
• Contribute to departmental growth and assist with proposals for new business
• Attend networking and business events locally to represent the firm
• Travel to client sites across the region, with hybrid working arrangements available

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be part-qualified with substantial experience)
• Strong audit experience within accountancy practice
• Experience mentoring, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with clients and team members
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional, adaptable way
• Good technical knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Caseware (advantageous but not essential)

Benefits & Terms

• 36.25 hours per week (full-time), with flexible and hybrid working options
• Annual salary review
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one week each year
• Ability to carry over one weeks leave into the following year
• Death in service benefit (3x annual salary)
• Access to health and reward schemes
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work, payroll charitable giving, and private medical insurance
• Staff and client referral commission schemes
• Pension contributions starting at 3%, rising to 4% after 4 years (matched up to 6%)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year of service