Senior Audit Lead - Client-Focused, Hybrid Role

Westonbrook Associates Limited; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Modern Hitchin offices

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

WestonBrook Associates in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is seeking an Audit Senior to manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion. You will collaborate with Managers and Partners, deliver high‑quality statutory audits, review financial statements, and nurture client relationships.

Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least four years' external audit experience in a UK practice, and comfortable mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified.
• Minimum of 4 years' external audit experience in a UK practice.
• Experience in small/medium practice advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead audit assignments and manage client relationships.
• Experience reviewing statutory financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion across a varied client portfolio.
• Leading audit fieldwork, identifying key risks, and delivering high-quality audit documentation.
• Reviewing financial statements, statutory accounts, and completion files.
• Identifying audit findings, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships.
• Managing multiple engagements, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Mentoring junior team members and ensuring quality outputs.
• Maintaining compliance with UK audit, accounting, and ethical standards.
• Collaborating with Partners, Managers, and wider teams to deliver client service.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

UK auditing standards

Statutory reporting

Multi-project management

Mentoring juniors

CaseWare

Xero

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

CaseWare

Xero

Job description

WestonBrook Associates in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is seeking an Audit Senior to manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion. You will collaborate with Managers and Partners, deliver high‑quality statutory audits, review financial statements, and nurture client relationships.

Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least four years' external audit experience in a UK practice, and comfortable mentoring junior staff.