Audit Senior

ACCA Careers; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Progression to Manager

Training and development

Team social events

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a growing independent accountancy practice in recruiting an Audit Senior. The role involves leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, building strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

ACA/ACCA qualification or active study is required, with external audit experience and the ability to deliver high-quality work to deadlines. The firm offers hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH), a clear progression path to Manager, ongoing professional

Qualifications

• External audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• ACA or ACCA qualification or currently studying towards it.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as the audit lead.
• Review audit work to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Coach trainees and junior staff to aid their development.
• Prepare audit findings, reports and recommendations for management review.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on larger audit engagements.
• Identify process improvements to support department growth.
• Ensure assignments are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Workload management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or studying

Job description

Join a growing independent accountancy practice as an Audit Senior, leading audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients while building strong, lasting relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting, and advisory services to businesses across a range of sectors. Known for its supportive culture and ambitious growth plans, the firm offers a collaborative environment where employees are given real responsibility, ongoing development, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities of an Audit Senior

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Review audit work completed by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Support, coach, and mentor trainees and junior staff to aid their development.
• Prepare audit findings, reports, and recommendations for management review.
• Work closely with senior leadership on larger and more complex audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the ongoing growth of the audit department.
• Ensure assignments are delivered efficiently, on time, and to a high professional standard.

Profile

The successful candidate will have previous external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice and will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively studying towards qualification. They will be a proactive and organised individual with strong communication skills, capable of managing their own workload, building trusted client relationships, and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.

As an Audit Senior you will be confident leading audit assignments, reviewing the work of junior team members, and supporting their development. A positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a desire to progress within a growing and ambitious firm are essential.

Job Offer

• Offering up to £45,000
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Clear progression pathway to Manager and beyond
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Quarterly team social events
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing audit department
• Real responsibility and autonomy from day one
• Modern office environment in a scenic Holmfirth location