Audit Senior — Lead Audits & Develop Teams (Bournemouth)

Saffery Champness; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

Hybrid working policy

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Profit-Sharing Plan

Job summary

Saffery LLP in Bournemouth seeks an experienced Audit Senior Associate to join the audits and accounts team. ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with a commercially minded, proactive approach, is required.

The role involves leading fieldwork, planning, and delivering high-quality audits across diverse clients, with hybrid working and office-based days. You will work on a range of audits, provide leadership to junior members, and liaise with tax colleagues to deliver integrated services.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with audit experience.
• Experience delivering complete audit files and planning
• Knowledge of UK GAAP; IFRS is a plus
• Proven track record in accounts preparation
• Excellent communication with clients and internal teams
• Client-focused with commercial awareness
• Strong Excel/Word skills; familiarity with CCH accounts/audit automation
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple jobs
• Experience leading teams and supervising juniors
• Ability to work under pressure and be proactive within a team

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork and ensure timely delivery of complete audit files.
• Perform planning: identify risks, set materiality, design tests.
• Manage budget and report to managers on progress.
• Review work of junior team members and provide guidance.
• Communicate findings clearly to managers and clients.
• Coordinate with other Saffery teams (e.g., tax) for joined-up service.
• Work across client sites and from home as needed.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Client focus

Time management

Proactiveness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

ACCA finalist

Tools

Excel

Word

CCH accounts

Audit automation

Job description

Saffery LLP in Bournemouth seeks an experienced Audit Senior Associate to join the audits and accounts team. ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with a commercially minded, proactive approach, is required.

The role involves leading fieldwork, planning, and delivering high-quality audits across diverse clients, with hybrid working and office-based days. You will work on a range of audits, provide leadership to junior members, and liaise with tax colleagues to deliver integrated services.