Audit Senior

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Parking

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent career progression

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd in Guildford, Surrey, is helping a modern Chartered Accountants firm recruit a newly qualified Audit Senior. The role offers ownership of audits from planning through completion, client exposure, and clear progression in a supportive environment.

You will work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and not-for-profit clients, with hybrid and flexible working as a key benefit of the position.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, ICAS, SAICA or equivalent qualification.
• External audit experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience planning and completing audits with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Proactive, team‑focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during the audit.
• Identify audit risks and provide practical, commercial recommendations.
• Review and support the work of junior team members.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners across a varied portfolio.
• Ensure audit files are completed to a high standard on time.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relationship skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS/SAICA or equivalent

Job description

Audit Senior Guildford, Surrey - Newly Qualified ACA / ACCA£47,000 - £53,000 per annum / Permanent, Full Time with Hybrid and Flexible Working

Are you a newly qualified Audit Senior looking for more client exposure, greater ownership of audit assignments and a clear route for progression within a supportive Surrey accountancy firm?

Fletcher George Recruitment is delighted to be working with a modern and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Guildford, Surrey, which is looking to recruit a newly qualified Audit Senior as part of its continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional who wants to build on their practice experience in a role offering genuine responsibility, varied client work and a positive working culture. You will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, while working closely with experienced Managers and Partners who are invested in your continued development.

The firm offers the balance many newly qualified audit professionals are looking for: high-quality client work, strong progression prospects, hybrid and flexible working, parking and a friendly team environment.

The Audit Senior Role

As an Audit Senior, you will work with a broad and interesting portfolio of clients including owner-managed businesses, growing SMEs, groups and not-for-profit organisations.

You will be involved in the full audit process, taking responsibility for planning, fieldwork, completion and client communication. This is a client-facing role where you will build strong relationships, support junior team members and continue developing your technical and commercial audit experience.

This role would suit a newly qualified Audit Senior, or an experienced Audit Semi Senior who is close to qualification and looking to step up within a progressive accountancy practice in Surrey.

Audit Senior Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Identifying audit risks and providing practical, commercial recommendations
• Reviewing and supporting the work of junior team members
• Working closely with Managers and Partners across a varied client portfolio
• Ensuring audit files are completed to a high standard and in line with agreed timescales
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients

Audit Senior Requirements

To be successful in this Audit Senior role, you will have:

• ACA, ACCA, ICAS, SAICA or equivalent qualification
• External audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice
• Experience planning and completing audit assignments with limited supervision
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive approach and the ambition to continue developing your career
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Salary and Benefits

This Audit Senior role offers:

• £47,000 - £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Parking
• Excellent career progression
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive, friendly and modern working environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Location

This Audit Senior role is based in the Guildford area of Surrey and is easily commutable from Woking, Godalming, Farnham, Camberley, Leatherhead, Aldershot, Farnborough, Weybridge and the surrounding areas.