Audit Senior

TC Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support ACA/ACCA (if required)

Pension scheme

Group life assurance 4 x salary

Group income protection

Birthday day off

Additional holiday days

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee referral bonus

Social events and team activities

Free parking (where applicable)

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

TC Group in Southampton is seeking a talented Audit Senior to join our growing team. You will lead audit fieldwork, manage client relationships and deliver high-quality reports.

This role offers hybrid working, formal study support, and a clear path to professional qualifications, with 25 days holiday and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit with owner-managed or corporate clients.
• Qualified or working towards ACCA/ACA/AAT or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audit fieldwork at client sites and in-office.
• Prepare Audit Findings Reports and discuss with clients.
• Supervise junior staff and review their work.
• Support development of more junior team members
• Attend training to maintain technical skills and pursue professional qualification

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Professional scepticism

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified or working towards

Tools

IRIS

Job description

Southampton

Audit

Full time

Permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available

Holiday: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals. As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Audit Senior to join our Southampton team - our TC SEM offices were recently recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. You'll play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of audit clients, within the owner-managed and corporate sectors, the Audit Senior will work alongside Audit Managers on key and mid-tier accounts. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, build meaningful client relationships and progress your career within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Audit Senior, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering audit assignments through the completion of audit fieldwork at client premises and in the office, overseeing all stages of the audit lifecycle from planning and execution through to final completion
• Preparing client deliverables (including Audit Findings Report), building relationships with the client (including their teams) and acting as an ambassador for the business
• Attendance at stock takes as required
• Supervising, delegating and reviewing work of Assistants and Executives
• Active involvement in the professional and personal development of more junior team members
• Preparation of accounts on IRIS (including those under IFRS, FRS102 and 1A)
• Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues which may arise
• Develop a strong commercial understanding of the client's businesses and any developments within it
• Initiate and work with other service lines across the business to the benefit of the client including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client)
• You will be expected to attend training to further develop and maintain your technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in audit
• AAT / ACCA / ACA qualified, or working towards qualification
• Recent accounting and audit experience with owner managed businesses is essential, including knowledge of UK GAAP, ISAs and companies Law
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with and the confidence to liaise directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Have a questioning, inquisitive mindset and take pride in your work
• Excellent time and project management capabilities
• A proactive and professional approach, demonstrating sound judgement and professional scepticism
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to building the reputation of the firm through the quality of work provided, knowledge demonstrated and client experience
• Regular travel to client sites and occasional travel further afield, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.

Full benefits available for the Audit Senior

• Study support package for ACA/ACCA (if required)
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Group income protection
• Birthday day off
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services
• Employee referral bonus
• Social events and team activities
• Free parking (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Us

TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.