Audit Senior

The Skills Coalition; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

The Skills Coalition is seeking an Audit Senior or Semi-Senior to join a top-ranked audit and assurance team in the Solent area. You will lead audits from planning to completion, mentor juniors, and nurture long-standing client relationships.

This role offers agile, hybrid working with client sites across the region and opportunities for career progression in a supportive, people-focused firm.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist with relevant audit experience
• Proven external audit experience in UK accountancy practice
• Knowledge of FRS 102 (IFRS experience a plus)
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Comfortable working remotely and on client sites across the region
• Committed to supporting the growth and development of junior staff

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members
• Build strong, trusted client relationships and act as a key point of contact during engagements
• Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying fresh thinking and tech-led solutions
• Collaborate with other departments and across international networks where applicable

Skills

Audit

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/08/2025

Our Client, A Top Ranked accountancy practice in the Solent area is expanding, with new opportunities for an Audit Senioror Semi-Senior to join its expanding Audit & Assurance team. This role is ideal for an ambitious audit professional either newly qualified or approaching qualification

The Opportunity

You’ll work with a varied portfolio of ambitious businesses, from growing international groups to established UK corporates, across a broad range of sectors. As part of a supportive team, you’ll lead audit assignments from planning to completion, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in maintaining long-standing client relationships.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a firm that truly values its people, encourages continuous development, and promotes from within.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion

Supervise, coach and review the work of junior team members

Build strong, trusted client relationships and act as a key point of contact during engagements

Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard

Contribute to continuous improvement by applying fresh thinking and tech-led solutions

Collaborate with other departments and across international networks where applicable

What We’re Looking For

ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist with relevant audit experience

Proven track record in external audit within UK accountancy practice

Strong knowledge of FRS 102 (IFRS experience a plus)

Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset

Comfortable working both remotely and on client sites across the region

Committed to supporting the growth and development of junior staff

What’s on Offer

Agile, hybrid working (office based in Whiteley, Hampshire)

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private medical insurance, pension contributions, enhanced leave policies

Career development pathways, internal mobility, and leadership coaching

Access to international networks and cross-border collaboration opportunities

Supportive, people-first culture with real work-life balance