Practice - Audit Senior (Derby, Derbyshire)

Supreme Search Specialists; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby-based accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Senior to join their dedicated audit team in Derby. The role focuses on audit work across a varied SME portfolio, with opportunities to mentor juniors and develop leadership skills.

You will lead all stages of the audit, review junior staff, and ensure compliance with standards, working with Assistant Managers and Managers. The firm offers a supportive environment and a full-time, permanent position with salary £35,000–£43,000.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience in audit practice with varied clients and sectors.
• Strong knowledge of audit standards.
• Excellent mentoring, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all stages of the audit process.
• Review junior audit staff work and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with Assistant Managers and Managers.
• Support ad hoc projects as required.
• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and internal quality standards.

Skills

Audit leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Audit standards knowledge

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Senior – Derby, Derbyshire | £35,000 – £43,000

Advance Your Audit Career with a Leading Derby Practice

A large and well-established accountancy practice in Derby is seeking an Audit Senior to join their dedicated audit team. This full-time role focuses solely on audit work, providing exposure to a varied portfolio of clients, primarily SMEs, and opportunities to develop mentoring and leadership skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• Circa £35,000 – £43,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualification

• Full-time, permanent position

• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop leadership skills

• Work with a mix of clients across multiple sectors

• Supportive, professional team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all stages of the audit process, from planning through to completion

• Review the work of junior audit staff and provide guidance

• Collaborate closely with Assistant Managers and Managers

• Support the team with ad hoc projects as required

• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and internal quality standards

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Experience in audit practice with a variety of clients and industry sectors

• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards

• Excellent mentoring, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple audits and meet deadlines efficiently

About the Firm:
This Derby-based accountancy practice has a dedicated audit department, providing an environment focused solely on audit work. The firm values professional development, mentoring, and delivering high-quality audit services to clients across a variety of sectors.