Audit Senior

Achieve Professionals, incorporated; Southampton, Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Professionals, incorporated seeks an Audit Associate/Senior to join its growing team in the Southampton/Portsmouth area. ACA/ACCA/CA-qualified or near qualification is preferred, with responsibility for delivering high-quality audits and building client relationships.

You will plan and execute audits, review junior staff work, and liaise with Managers and Partners to communicate findings and risks effectively.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualification, or nearing qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and UK accounting standards.
• Ability to own audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior audit team members.
• Confident in communicating audit findings with clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards.
• Take ownership of key areas of audit engagements, carrying out substantive and analytical procedures.
• Attend client sites and understand client businesses, processes and financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts using client-provided information, identify risks and key matters.
• Review work of junior team members and provide coaching to develop their skills.
• Work with Managers and Partners, reporting progress and significant findings.
• Develop strong relationships with clients as a trusted contact.
• Contribute to growth and development of the audit team.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Client liaison

Planning & execution

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualification or nearing

Job description

Location: Southampton/Portsmouth

Salary: £30,000-£55,000

About the Role

A growing and highly regarded accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Associate/Senior to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA/CA-qualified professional, or someone nearing qualification, who is looking to take the next step in their career and gain greater responsibility across a varied portfolio of clients.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit work from planning through to completion, while also supporting junior members of the team and developing strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards.
• Take ownership of key areas of audit engagements, carrying out detailed substantive and analytical procedures.
• Attend client sites where required and build a strong understanding of their businesses, processes and financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts using information provided by clients and identify key risks, technical matters and areas requiring further review.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and helping to develop their technical capabilities.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners, keeping them informed of progress, risks and significant audit findings.
• Develop effective relationships with clients and act as a trusted point of contact throughout assignments.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the wider audit team.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualification, or who is within approximately 12 months of qualifying.
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice and delivering audit assignments.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and UK accounting standards.
• The ability to take ownership of audit assignments or individual sections from planning through to completion.
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior members of an audit team.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients and discussing audit findings and requirements.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify issues and escalated them appropriately.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.