Audit Senior

Reed; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in St Albans. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage in full end-to-end audits across diverse industries while also contributing to broader business advisory work. You will lead audit teams, ensuring high standards and compliance with UK GAAP, while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about auditing and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working options

Life cover

Critical illness cover

Income protection

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with proven audit leadership experience.
• Strong grasp of UK GAAP and auditing standards required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute comprehensive audits within budgets and deadlines.
• Oversee audit teams and provide coaching for junior staff.
• Liaise with clients and prepare tax computations.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Leading audit teams

UK GAAP and auditing standards

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Client relationship building

Education

Chartered accounting qualification

Job description

Audit Senior

• Annual Salary: £55,000
• Location: St Albans
• Job Type: Full-time

We are pleased to be working with a St Albans based practice who are looking for an Audit Senior to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in full end-to-end audits across a variety of industries, while also gaining exposure to wider business advisory work.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Plan, supervise, and execute comprehensive audits, ensuring objectives are met within budgets and deadlines.
• Oversee the audit team on-site, review junior staff's work, and provide coaching for their development.
• Draft management recommendations post-audit fieldwork and prepare agendas for close-out meetings.
• Prepare tax computations and Corporation Tax returns (CT600) with support from the tax specialist team.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, often interacting directly with Partners and Directors.
• Motivate the team, promoting the firm's interests with employees, clients, and third parties.
• Assist with internal training courses and supervise junior team members alongside office management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent international chartered accounting qualification
• Proven experience leading audit teams, including group audits
• Completed at least 3 audits in the past year with a turnover of £20m+
• Strong grasp of UK GAAP and auditing standards
• Skilled in both substantive and controls-based audits
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement and team motivation
• Strong organisational skills, able to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Personable and confident, capable of building strong client relationships

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave plus three extra days at Christmas
• Hybrid working options and wellbeing support
• Life cover, critical illness cover, income protection, and pension scheme
• Family-related leave and pay, wedding and birth vouchers, and loyalty awards
• Flexible benefits including eye tests, cycle to work scheme, and interest-free loans for health assessments and gym memberships