Audit Senior

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Auditor role in South Wales is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead engagements, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with UK standards. The role is office-based with access from Cardiff, Bristol, or Swansea.

You will manage complex audits including group structures, acquisitions, and overseas subsidiaries, in a supportive yet challenging environment that emphasises quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading audits in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to sign-off, including complex areas.
• Supervise junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Review financial statements and assess internal controls.
• Manage engagement budgets and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House and group reporting requirements.

Skills

Auditing leadership

Client communication

UKGAAP/ISA knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Auditor - South Wales

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.