Audit Senior

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

25 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Competitive salary

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audits from planning through to completion, working in a hands-on capacity with a varied client base.

You will collaborate with managers and partners, supervise junior staff, review work, and ensure audits meet required standards and deadlines.

Hybrid working options and ongoing training support the role within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist
• Strong audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident leading sections of audits or full assignments
• Good technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounts preparation
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple engagements
• Proactive and team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Running on-site fieldwork and acting as key client contact during engagements
• Reviewing work prepared by juniors and providing coaching where required
• Preparing statutory accounts for audit clients
• Supporting planning and risk assessment processes
• Ensuring audits are completed in line with deadlines and standards
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting wider team development and internal process improvements

Skills

Audit leadership

Client communication

Deadline management

Team coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist

Job description

Audit Senior

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time

The role

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an Audit Senior to join its team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to a varied client base, with responsibility for leading audits from planning through to completion.

You’ll work closely with managers and partners, taking ownership of fieldwork, supporting junior team members, and ensuring audits are delivered to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Running on-site fieldwork and acting as key client contact during engagements
• Reviewing work prepared by juniors and providing coaching where required
• Preparing statutory accounts for audit clients
• Supporting planning and risk assessment processes
• Ensuring audits are completed in line with deadlines and standards
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting wider team development and internal process improvements

About you

• ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist
• Strong audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident leading sections of audits or full assignments
• Good technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounts preparation
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple engagements
• Proactive and team-focused approach

The package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Comprehensive benefits package