Audit Senior

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Audit Senior in Rugby to join a well‑established accountancy practice. The role involves leading audits from planning through to completion, coordinating fieldwork on site, and mentoring junior staff within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA (or is a finalist) with solid practice audit experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent organisational skills. Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualification or finalist.
• Experience in audit within a practice environment.
• Ability to lead audits or significant sections of assignments.
• Good technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounts preparation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative, and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Managing on-site fieldwork and acting as a key client contact during audits.
• Reviewing work by junior team members and guiding them.
• Preparing statutory accounts for audit clients.
• Supporting audit planning and risk assessment processes.
• Ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting junior staff and contributing to team improvements.

Skills

Audit

Client liaison

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or finalist

Job description

Audit Senior

Location: Rugby Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time

The role

A well-established and expanding accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its Rugby office. This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to a diverse client base, with responsibility for leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.

You'll work closely with Managers and Partners, taking ownership of fieldwork, supporting junior colleagues, and ensuring audits are delivered to a consistently high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Leading audit engagements from initial planning through to completion
• Managing on-site fieldwork and acting as a key client contact during audits
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing guidance where needed
• Preparing statutory accounts for audit clients
• Supporting audit planning and risk assessment processes
• Ensuring assignments are delivered in line with deadlines and quality standards
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to team improvements

About you

• ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist
• Strong experience within audit in a practice environment
• Confident leading audits or significant sections of assignments
• Good technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounts preparation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proactive, collaborative, and team-focused approach

The package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package