Audit Senior

Protalent; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support for part-qualified candidates

20 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Healthcare plan

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

A respected accountancy firm in Weybridge is seeking an Audit Senior to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading audit engagements, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates are part-qualified ACCA/ACA with 3+ years in audit. This role offers flexibility in working hours, opportunities for professional study support, and a collaborative working environment. Benefits include a competitive pension contribution, healthcare plan, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Around 3+ years' experience within audit in an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading or assisting with audits.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Prepare financial statements from trial balance.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff.

Skills

ACCA or ACA part-qualified or newly qualified status

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication style

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Audit Senior – Accountancy Practice

An established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering quality advice to businesses is looking to recruit an Audit Senior to join its growing team.

This firm combines the technical strength and breadth of service typically associated with larger organisations with the collaborative and personable culture of a mid-sized practice. The result is an environment where individuals are trusted with responsibility, supported in their development, and encouraged to build strong client relationships.

This opportunity would suit an ACCA/ACA part-qualified, newly qualified or recently qualified accountant with a background in accountancy practice who enjoys working across a varied client portfolio and taking ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services while supporting the development of junior team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audit engagements from planning through to completion across a varied client portfolio

• Reporting directly to managers and partners on engagement progress and key findings

• Preparing financial statements from trial balance, ensuring compliance with relevant reporting standards

• Supervising and mentoring junior audit staff, providing guidance and constructive feedback

• Identifying audit issues and communicating recommendations clearly to clients and senior management

• Building strong client relationships and ensuring audit assignments are delivered efficiently and on time

• Assisting with audit planning, risk assessments, and engagement strategy

• Supporting the introduction of new audit technologies and tools, including AI-enabled solutions

• Maintaining accurate working papers, records, and timesheets

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACCA or ACA part-qualified or newly qualified status

• Around 3+ years’ experience within audit in an accountancy practice environment

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards

• Experience leading or assisting with audits across multiple clients

• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and financial statement preparation

• Experience with consolidated financial statements (beneficial but not essential)

• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and functions

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• A confident communication style with the ability to engage with clients at varying levels of financial knowledge

• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines effectively

What’s on Offer

• Core hours 9:00am – 5:30pm with flexibility after probation (e.g. 8:00–4:30 or 10:00–6:30)

• Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home once qualified (subject to targets and client commitments)

• Full study support for part-qualified candidates

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising annually for trainees) / 25 days + bank holidays for qualified staff

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Healthcare plan, online GP support and employee discount portal

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A supportive and collaborative working environment where you can continue to develop your career

This is a great opportunity to join a respected firm where you will gain exposure to a diverse client base, develop your leadership skills, and progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.