Audit Senior

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Job summary

A chartered accountancy firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to lead audit assignments and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified and possess proven experience in a client-facing audit role. The position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements, focusing on delivering high-quality audit and advisory services across the Yorkshire and North Midlands region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a client-facing audit role.
• Confident managing audits from planning to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments and overseeing on site teams.
• Preparing statutory financial statements in line with relevant standards.
• Acting as a primary contact for clients, ensuring a high level of service delivery.
• Coaching and developing junior team members.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Audit management

Technical knowledge of FRS 102

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

An established and growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Sheffield is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior to join its expanding team. With a strong footprint across Yorkshire and the North Midlands, the practice has built a solid reputation for delivering high quality audit and advisory services to a broad client base. Continued growth has created an opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded individual to play a key role in the next phase of development.

This position offers a varied portfolio and regular client interaction across the region. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while supervising junior staff on assignments. There is genuine scope to progress for someone who can build strong client relationships, identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to the wider growth of the firm.

The role would suit an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who enjoys working directly with clients and taking ownership of assignments. You should be confident managing audit fieldwork independently and comfortable operating as the main point of contact on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments and overseeing on site teams
• Preparing statutory financial statements in line with relevant standards including FRS 102
• Acting as a primary contact for clients, ensuring a high level of service delivery
• Supporting billing processes and monitoring job recoverability
• Coaching and developing junior team members
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and attract new business

Who You Are

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience in a client facing audit role
• Confident managing audits from planning to completion
• Strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102

Benefits To Include

• Flexible working arrangements around core hours
• Ongoing professional development and study support where appropriate
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.