Audit Senior

TPF Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in Southampton is partnering with a distinguished mid-tier Chartered Accountants firm to recruit an Audit Senior for their Audit & Assurance team.

As an Audit Senior you will lead assignments, uphold audit quality, and mentor junior staff while managing client relationships. The role offers hybrid working, a friendly environment, and clear progression paths within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is essential.
• Senior-level managerial experience in audit.
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios and foster lasting client relationships.
• Extensive experience delivering high-quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Assignment Management: Plan and manage assignments with clients, including cost estimations and billing.
• Audit Quality: Maintain high audit standards, participate in quality assurance processes.
• Staff Briefing: Provide detailed briefings to staff on client specifics and directives.
• Budget Compliance: Ensure assignments stay within budget and address issues with partners and clients.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with other departments to meet client needs.
• Industry Developments: Stay updated on technical Advancements and CPD.
• Mentoring: Mentor junior staff and students within the team.

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/08/2026

TPF Recruitment is honored to partner with a distinguished mid-tier firm of Chartered Accountants based in Southampton, Hampshire. We are currently on the lookout for a talented Audit Senior to join their established Audit & Assurance team.

As an Audit Senior with our client, you will be a key player in advancing their audit services. We seek an experienced audit professional with a proven history at the senior level who shares our client’s commitment to delivering top-tier audit services. In this role, you will significantly influence the future direction of our client's service line and the overall firm.

Responsibilities

• Assignment Management: Plan and manage assignments, ensuring all arrangements with clients, including cost estimations and billing, are thoroughly confirmed.
• Audit Quality: Maintain the highest standards of audit quality, actively participating in both internal and external quality assurance processes.
• Staff Briefing: Provide detailed briefings to staff about client specifics and assignment directives, offering support and guidance as necessary.
• Budget Compliance: Ensure assignments are completed within budget, promptly addressing significant issues with the assignment partner and client.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, exemplifying excellent client service in all interactions.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments to meet diverse client needs, utilizing the firm’s specialist services when appropriate.
• Industry Developments: Stay updated on technical advancements and industry developments through continuous professional development.
• Mentoring: Mentor and guide junior staff and students within the team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following personal and professional attributes:

• Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualification is essential.
• Managerial Experience: Demonstrated experience at the senior level in a similar capacity.
• Client Management: Proven ability to manage client portfolios and foster lasting client relationships.
• Audit Expertise: Extensive experience in delivering high-quality audits.
• Salary circa £42,000 - £48,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working policy.
• Friendly and supportive work environment, with plenty of opportunities to continue your development and progression.