Audit Senior

Pertemps Network Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-50 accountancy firm in Plymouth is seeking an Audit Senior to join their team. This role offers the chance to lead audit fieldwork, prepare financial statements, and build strong client relationships in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates hold an ACA or ACCA qualification and have solid audit experience. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary (up to £40,000 per annum)

20 days' holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working options

Pension scheme (up to 6% matched contributions)

Access to health and wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Solid audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing financial statements and leading audit assignments.
• Good knowledge of UK FRS and International Auditing Standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit fieldwork across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Preparing financial statements for both audit and non-audit clients.
• Building trusted relationships with clients.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial statement preparation

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

ACA or ACCA part-qualified or fully qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Caseware

Job description

Audit Senior - Plymouth

Location: Plymouth (Hybrid working options available)
Hours: Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (flexible options available)
Level: Part-qualified or recently qualified (ACA/ACCA)

Are you an ambitious audit professional looking for your next move? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking, top-50 accountancy practice with a modern, people-first culture and a varied client base across the South West.

You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive audit team where you're encouraged to build meaningful client relationships, deliver insightful advice, and play a real part in shaping the success of the department. If you enjoy getting out from behind the desk to understand your clients and help their businesses thrive, this one's for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audit fieldwork across a diverse portfolio of clients
• Preparing financial statements for both audit and non-audit clients
• Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming their go-to adviser
• Supporting and coaching junior colleagues on audit assignments
• Presenting technical matters clearly and practically
• Conducting technical research to support clients and colleagues
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and departmental development
• Representing the firm at local networking and business events
• Travelling to clients across the region as needed (mileage supported; hybrid working encouraged)

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or fully qualified
• Solid audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing financial statements and leading audit assignments
• Clear communicator who can simplify the complex for clients
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• A positive, professional attitude and a willingness to grow
• Good knowledge of UK FRS and International Auditing Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Caseware is a bonus, but not essential

Why Join?

• Competitive salary (up to £40,000 per annum depeneding on experience) with annual salary reviews
• 20 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
• Option to carry over or buy/sell up to one week's holiday
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Pension scheme (up to 6% matched contributions)
• Death in service (3x salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after 1 year)
• Access to health and wellbeing schemes
• Rewards programme
• Cycle to Work, Payroll Giving, and Private Medical Insurance options
• Staff and client referral commission schemes
• Real opportunities for progression within a growing firm

We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.

We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.