Audit Senior

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000 DOE

Established and growing practice

Supportive working environment

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking an experienced Audit Senior in the United Kingdom to lead on-site audit assignments, manage resources, and build strong client relationships. You will mentor junior staff, review work, and ensure compliance with standards while contributing to cross-team initiatives and ongoing professional development.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification, solid audit experience, and up-to-date IFRS/FRS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Proven audit and accounts experience with quality/regulatory standards knowledge.
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective controls in the audit process.
• Strong client relationship management and team guidance abilities.
• Up-to-date with IFRS/FRS standards and auditing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits from start to finish, managing resources and deadlines.
• Ensure audit quality and regulatory compliance across engagements.
• Supervise and mentor junior auditors, providing feedback and development support.
• Prepare audit findings reports highlighting risks and key messages.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure smooth audit processes.
• Collaborate with other service lines to enhance client experience.
• Contribute to team development and promote cross-team collaboration.
• Continuously develop expertise and seek learning opportunities.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge (IFRS/FRS)

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

CCH

Inflo

Job description

Looking for your next step in audit?

Are you ACA/ACCA qualified and ready to take on a role where you can lead audit assignments, build strong client relationships and develop your leadership skills?

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Audit Senior to join an established accountancy practice, offering the flexibility of four office locations.

What will you be doing?

• Lead on-site audits, executing the agreed plan from start to completion, managing resources effectively, and assigning tasks with clear deadlines
• Ensure audit quality, maintaining compliance with company policies and auditing standards while upholding best practices
• Supervise and mentor audit juniors, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development
• Prepare on-site audit findings reports, identifying key risks, areas of concern, and significant messages for review by senior team members
• Build strong client relationships, adapting communication and approach to ensure a smooth audit process and client satisfaction
• Collaborate across service lines, recognising where multiple services are provided to the same client and working with other teams to enhance the client experience
• Contribute to team development, offering support, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of collaboration
• Continuously develop expertise, proactively seeking learning opportunities, identifying overlaps in work, and maximising cross-team collaboration

What are we looking for?

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification)
• Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process
• Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively
• Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff, fostering a productive team environment
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions
• Experience with auditing systems CCH & Inflo is beneficial, however full training and support will be provided

Benefits:

• Annual Salary of up to £40,000 DOE
• Opportunity to join an established and growing Accountancy Practice
• Supportive working environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development