Audit Senior

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy and advisory firm in Stafford seeks an Audit Senior to execute audits for a diverse client portfolio. This role involves leading audit engagements, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with solid external audit experience. The firm offers a flexible hybrid working model and extensive career development support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Additional birthday and volunteer day

Fully funded study support

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Solid external audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience working on a range of audit assignments.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to support junior development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and execute audit engagements.
• Deliver high-quality audit work on-site and remotely.
• Build strong client relationships during audits.

Skills

External audit experience

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Client relationship management

Supervision of junior staff

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

CCH

Job description

An Audit Senior is required for a progressive and growing accountancy and advisory group with offices across the region. The firm is known for its people-first culture, offering outstanding support, development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment. The successful candidate will join a well-established audit team, working closely with managers and directors to deliver high-quality audits across a diverse client portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to develop their career within a modern, forward-thinking practice.

Audit Senior - Job Overview

• Plan, lead and execute audit engagements for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Deliver high-quality audit work on-site and remotely, ensuring assignments run smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead, support and supervise trainees and semi-seniors during fieldwork.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact during audits.
• Apply strong technical knowledge to ensure compliance and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Work collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive audit team environment.

Audit Senior - Job Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• Solid external audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience working on a range of audit assignments, including owner-managed businesses.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standards of work.
• Tech-savvy, with knowledge of CCH considered an advantage.
• Ability to support the development of junior staff.

Audit Senior - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 depending on qualification and experience.
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus an additional birthday day and volunteer day.
• Working model: Flexible hybrid working.
• Study support: Fully funded study (if part-qualified).
• Learning & development: Tailored professional development pathways.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing: Health MOTs, mental health support and a full programme of wellbeing, social and community events.
• Culture: Supportive, progressive and people-centred working environment.