Senior Audit Lead — Client-Facing & Team Mentorship

Sopher + Co; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Group Income Protection (GIP)

Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7

YuLife wellbeing platform

Reward Gateway (employee discounts and

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sopher + Co in Borehamwood is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our growing Audit and Accounts team.

This hands-on, client-facing role leads on-site audits, supervises junior staff, and collaborates with managers, directors and partners to deliver high-quality work in line with ISA(UK) standards.

You will develop technical audit expertise while maintaining strong relationships with a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified is required.
• Strong technical knowledge and analytical ability essential for audits.
• Proficiency with accounting/audit software; CaseWare and Mercia advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and standard Microsoft Office skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits from planning through completion for a varied portfolio.
• Supervise and coach junior team members; review work and ensure ISA(UK) compliance.
• Liaise directly with clients to develop strong working relationships and resolve queries.
• Prepare draft financial statements in line with FRS 102 and draft tax computations with Tax Department where required.
• Maintain client files and documentation per firm standards; keep abreast of audit developments.

Skills

Analytical ability

Strong technical knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

CaseWare

Mercia

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sopher + Co in Borehamwood is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join our growing Audit and Accounts team.

This hands-on, client-facing role leads on-site audits, supervises junior staff, and collaborates with managers, directors and partners to deliver high-quality work in line with ISA(UK) standards.

You will develop technical audit expertise while maintaining strong relationships with a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.