Audit Senior

Skills Coalition; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Southampton is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit assignments and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have an ACA or ACCA qualification and relevant audit experience. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive culture that promotes career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist with relevant audit experience.
• Proven track record in external audit within UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS experience is a plus.

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 during engagements.

Skills

External audit experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Senior – Solent Office, Hampshire

Location: Hampshire (Solent Region)

Our Client, A Top Ranked accountancy practice in the Solent area is expanding, with new opportunities for an Audit Senior or 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