Audit Senior

Insite Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group in South Wales is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead engagements, guide junior staff, and ensure compliance with UK accounting and auditing standards. The role involves working on complex audits including group structures, acquisitions and overseas subsidiaries.

This office-based position offers a competitive salary of £38,000-£43,000, with opportunities for professional development toward full professional qualifications and a chance to influence audit methodology.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Proactive, organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Desirable: experience auditing overseas subsidiaries, IFRS, or group audits under ISA600.

Responsibilities

• Leading audits from planning through to sign-off, including complex areas such as contract accounting, acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring.
• Supervising and mentoring junior audit staff, providing timely feedback and technical guidance.
• Reviewing financial statements and assessing internal controls to ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Managing workflow and audit budgets, proactively addressing overruns and client needs.
• Identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency and quality while maintaining compliance.
• Liaising confidently with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality, value-added services.
• Maintaining awareness of key deadlines, including Companies House, group reporting, and corporate tax requirements.

Skills

Audit leadership

Mentoring junior staff

UK auditing standards

Client communication

Project management

IFRS / ISA600 (desirable)

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established accountancy practice in South Wales, with offices accessible from Cardiff, Bristol, or Swansea. In this role, your expertise will directly influence client outcomes and drive audit excellence.

We are seeking a Senior Auditor to lead engagements, guide junior staff, and ensure compliance with UK accounting and auditing standards. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of complex audits, including group structures, acquisitions, and overseas subsidiaries, in a supportive yet challenging environment. The role is office-based, with a competitive salary of £38,000-£43,000.

What you'll be doing

• Leading audits from planning through to sign-off, including complex areas such as contract accounting, acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring.
• Supervising and mentoring junior audit staff, providing timely feedback and technical guidance.
• Reviewing financial statements and assessing internal controls to ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Managing workflow and audit budgets, proactively addressing overruns and client needs.
• Identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency and quality while maintaining compliance.
• Liaising confidently with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality, value-added services.
• Maintaining awareness of key deadlines, including Companies House, group reporting, and corporate tax requirements.

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in an accountancy practice environment, ideally leading complex audits.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and accounting regulations.
• Excellent client communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging feedback and build relationships.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Desirable: experience auditing overseas subsidiaries, IFRS, or group audits under ISA600.

What's on offer

• Salary of £38,000-£43,000, reflective of skills and experience.
• Career development and support towards full accountancy qualification if not already achieved.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio in the accountancy sector, enhancing technical and leadership skills.
• Collaborative, professional environment with opportunities to influence audit methodology and processes.
• Office-based in South Wales, with locations accessible from Cardiff, Bristol, or Swansea, offering strong career progression and technical development.

If you are a driven audit professional ready to take ownership of complex engagements and grow your career within a reputable accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.