Lead Onsite Audit – Flexible Path to Manager

Vincere; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Vincere is recruiting an Audit Semi-Senior / Senior in the Leeds area. The role leads onsite audit fieldwork for owner-managed and family businesses, coordinating with Audit Managers and Partners, and delivering statutory accounts under FRS 102. It is suitable for ACA/ACCA finalists or qualified professionals with 2+ years of external audit experience.

The position offers high autonomy, flexible working patterns, and a clear pathway toward Manager level within a growing independent practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or exam finalist) with minimum 2 years’ external audit experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Onsite leadership: 12 months’ experience leading audit assignments onsite, managing junior staff, and reviewing files prior to partner sign-off.
• Technical mastery in auditing UK owner-managed businesses and family groups under FRS 102; strong statutory accounts preparation skills.
• Excellent client and team engagement skills to build relationships with key decision-makers and mentor trainees.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; familiarity with IRIS, ProAudit, or Sage is advantageous; valid UK driving licence and car for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on onsite audit fieldwork across a client base of owner-managed and family businesses.
• Liaise directly with client finance directors; report to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Oversee audit teams on location and ensure audit files are synthesis-ready for partner sign-off.
• Prepare audited financial statements under FRS 102.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, one-team culture.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

External audit experience

Onsite leadership

FRS 102 knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

ProAudit

Sage

Job description

Vincere is recruiting an Audit Semi-Senior / Senior in the Leeds area. The role leads onsite audit fieldwork for owner-managed and family businesses, coordinating with Audit Managers and Partners, and delivering statutory accounts under FRS 102. It is suitable for ACA/ACCA finalists or qualified professionals with 2+ years of external audit experience.

The position offers high autonomy, flexible working patterns, and a clear pathway toward Manager level within a growing independent practice.