Audit Senior: Lead Fieldwork & Client Impact

Ambition; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Income Protection

Employee discount & rewards platform

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at

Annual leave 25.5 days + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a qualified Audit Senior to own a portfolio of audit assignments, lead fieldwork, and serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. This hands-on, client-facing role requires technical confidence, strong organisation, and the ability to mentor colleagues while advancing your career.

You will oversee planning, allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure quality and compliance throughout engagements, including AML/KYC processes and engagement

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Solid, practical experience delivering audit fieldwork across a range of client types and sizes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meeting deadlines and staying within budget.
• Confidence to liaise professionally with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of audit compliance requirements, AML, KYC and engagement letter processes.
• Strong organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach with a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of allocated audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring workflow efficiency and quality standards.
• Arrange and lead audit planning meetings and set the engagement tone.
• Prepare or delegate key audit work within budgets and liaise with managers on complex areas.
• Monitor progress across engagements and communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Research technical issues and escalate on more complex audit matters.
• Prepare the full completion section of audit files, including Going Concern assessments and KAM findings.
• Manage audit file administration and ensure review readiness to required standards.
• Address review points raised by managers and Responsible Individuals promptly.
• Act as key contact for nominated clients throughout fieldwork and maintain momentum year-round.
• Ensure AML, KYC, and engagement letters meet client requirements; participate in audit reviews and close-downs.
• Coach and review semi-seniors and assistants; coordinate with outsourced/offshore teams as needed.
• Contribute to billing preparation and share insights with the team.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Ambition is seeking a qualified Audit Senior to own a portfolio of audit assignments, lead fieldwork, and serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. This hands-on, client-facing role requires technical confidence, strong organisation, and the ability to mentor colleagues while advancing your career.

You will oversee planning, allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure quality and compliance throughout engagements, including AML/KYC processes and engagement