Audit Senior - Cardiff

Michael Page; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution matching

Enhanced parental leave

Structured learning and development

Professional qualification support

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to large corporate and global

Volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Audit Senior to join the growing Audit & Assessment team in Cardiff. You will lead audits from planning to completion, building strong client relationships and working across a varied portfolio of corporate clients.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with progression opportunities, professional qualification support, and exposure to large international clients. A strong emphasis on training and development is highlighted throughout the role.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in audit processes within the business services sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and auditing practices.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to build client relationships.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Supervise, review and support junior team members
• Deliver audit work in accordance with relevant auditing standards
• Prepare and review statutory accounts
• Identify and address key audit and business risks
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Audit experience

Accounting standards knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join a growing Audit & Assurance team based in Cardiff. This position offers the chance to work with a varied portfolio of corporate clients, supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion while developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Client Details

An organisation based in Staines, operating within the business services industry.Our client is a well-established UK accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for supporting entrepreneurial businesses, large privately owned groups and not-for-profit organisations. With a long-standing presence across the UK and international connections, they offer their people exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio alongside genuine opportunities for progression.

Known for placing people at the heart of their culture, the firm has built an environment where collaboration, flexibility and professional development are actively encouraged. Team members benefit from structured career pathways, access to high-quality training and the opportunity to work with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Supervise, review and support junior team members
• Deliver audit work in accordance with relevant auditing standards
• Prepare and review statutory accounts
• Identify and address key audit and business risks
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard
• Collaborate with colleagues across wider service lines

Profile

A successful Audit Senior should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA or ACCA, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in audit processes within the business services sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and auditing practices.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple assignments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to build client relationships and work within a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £48,000
• Agile and flexible hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution matching scheme
• Enhanced parental leave package
• Structured learning and development programmes
• Professional qualification support where applicable
• Career coaching and clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to large corporate and international clients
• Paid volunteering and community engagement days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised accountancy and advisory firm

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.