Audit Senior

Nxtgen Recruitment; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN is recruiting an Audit Senior for a forward-thinking accountancy practice in the United Kingdom. The role offers opportunities for career progression and skills development within a supportive team.

You will lead audits from planning to completion, manage client relationships, and supervise junior staff while ensuring high-quality work and compliance with UK standards.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist with strong audit experience.
• Good practical experience within an audit and assurance environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
• Proactive and organised approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation and testing.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact.
• Supervising and mentoring trainees and junior team members.
• Liaising with managers and partners on audit findings and technical matters.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, auditing requirements and internal procedures.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Workload management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

UK GAAP knowledge

Job description

NXTGEN is pleased to be working with a fantastic accountancy practice who are looking to recruit an Audit Senior to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward thinking firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering excellent opportunities for career progression and the chance to continue developing your technical skills. With a varied client portfolio, a collaborative team environment and a real focus on professional development, this is an ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their audit career.

As Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation, identifying risks and carrying out appropriate testing.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Building strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout audit assignments and responding to client queries.
• Supervising, supporting and mentoring trainees and junior team members, delegating work and providing constructive feedback.
• Liaising with managers and partners on audit findings and technical matters.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, auditing requirements and internal quality procedures.

The ideal Audit Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part qualified or a finalist with strong audit experience.
• Good practical experience within an audit and assurance environment, with knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and ISAs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of work.
• Experience supporting or supervising junior team members.
• A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with owner managed businesses, charities, academies or other specialist sectors would be advantageous.

Salary Offered D.O.E