Audit Senior

Pro-Finance; Poole; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday buy-up: up to 5 days

Counselling services

Virtual GP

Cycle to work

Discounts

Milestone gifts

Volunteering day

Job summary

Pro-Finance Poole is seeking an Audit Senior to lead major client assignments and mentor junior staff. The role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for career development within a supportive professional services environment.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience, possess statutory audit experience, and be able to manage multiple audits and deadlines while delivering excellent client care.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Statutory audit experience in a professional practice environment.
• Experience of group audits and consolidated financial statements is desirable.
• Full clean driving licence with access to a car is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office.
• Leading larger and more complex audit assignments.
• Leading the audit team on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to.
• Working closely with colleagues and a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and assignments.
• Supervising and supporting the work of junior team members.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients.
• Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and successful client experience.
• Producing work for Manager and/or Partner review.
• Identifying technical or client-specific issues and suggesting practical solutions.

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

Client relationships

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent / team work

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Audit software

Accounts & tax software

Job description

Audit Senior

Poole

£38,000 - £42,000

Looking to unlock your potential and advance your audit career?

In this role, you'll lead diverse and significant client assignments, gaining invaluable experience and exposure. You'll mentor Audit Seniors and Trainees, developing your leadership capability, while benefiting from highly regarded development programmes, continuous support, and bespoke training aligned to your career goals.

What's great about this Audit Senior role?

• Hybrid working model
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days' holiday
• Counselling and support services for you and your immediate family
• Virtual GP access for you and your immediate family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail, shopping, and gym discounts
• Gifts to recognise career and family milestones
• One paid volunteering day per year to support local organisations

Your role as an Audit Senior:

• Planning and carrying out statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office.
• Leading larger and more complex audit assignments.
• Leading the audit team on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to.
• Working closely with colleagues and a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and assignments.
• Supervising and supporting the work of junior team members.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients.
• Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and successful client experience.
• Producing work for Manager and/or Partner review.
• Identifying technical or client-specific issues and suggesting practical solutions.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You must be ACA/ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience.
• Statutory audit experience gained in a professional practice environment.
• Experience of group audits and consolidated financial statements (desirable but not essential).
• Full clean driving licence with access to a car (desirable but not essential).
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and manage your own time.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients.
• Professional and discreet, demonstrating excellent client care.
• Experience using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax systems.
• Previous experience managing and developing people.

What next:

You’ll be joining a well-established, growing professional services firm with multiple offices across the South West of England. The organisation offers long-term career development opportunities, a supportive and flexible working culture, and a strong focus on training and progression. The firm is widely recognised for its positive workplace culture, commitment to wellbeing, and high-quality development programmes for professionals at all stages of their careers:

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.