Audit Senior

ProTalent; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This role offers the chance to lead audit assignments from planning through to completion while working closely with clients and mentoring junior staff. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and offers genuine career progression opportunities. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced audit professional to make a significant impact in a thriving accountancy practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working options

Ongoing CPD and training support

Friendly, supportive team environment

Genuine career progression opportunities

Modern offices in a central Southampton location

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with proven audit experience in accountancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102 required.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion for diverse clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff effectively.

Skills

Audit Experience

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Finalist with Strong Experience

Job description

Location: Southampton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 (dependent on experience + benefits)
Start Date: ASAP / Notice considered

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking for your next career move within a forward-thinking and supportive accountancy practice? We are working with a well-established, chartered accountancy firm in Southampton that is looking to expand its Audit team. With a strong client base across a range of sectors - from SMEs and charities to large limited companies - this firm offers an exciting and varied workload, a collaborative environment, and genuine progression opportunities.

The Role

As Audit Senior, you'll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with clients and supervising junior team members. You'll be a key point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance across every stage of the audit process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading audits from planning to completion for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Supervising and mentoring junior audit staff on-site and in the office
• Preparing statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Identifying and resolving audit issues, and communicating findings clearly
• Building strong client relationships, offering support and advice as needed
• Working closely with managers and partners to ensure timely delivery
• Staying up to date with regulatory and technical changes in audit and accountancy

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
• Proven audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident leading audits and managing client relationships
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach with a commitment to high standards

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Modern offices in a central Southampton location

Apply Today!

If you're a motivated Audit Senior looking for your next step in a thriving practice where you can continue to grow and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Ryan Tresidder at ProTalent to learn more: