Senior Audit Lead - Flexible Hours & Growth

Accountable Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Holiday entitlement increasing with 1+

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking an Audit Senior for a respected independent practice in the North West, based in Wigan. You will lead audits, prepare working papers, and act as the client contact from planning through to completion.

The role requires ACA/ACCA nearing completion or qualified, strong UK GAAP knowledge, and experience in a UK practice. A proactive, client-focused approach and supervision of junior staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous audit experience in UK accountancy practice.
• ACCA or ACA qualified, or nearing completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review audit working papers.
• Act as main client contact throughout the audit process.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Identify audit risks and resolve technical queries.
• Supervise junior team members and review their work.
• Collaborate with Audit Managers and Partners to meet deadlines.
• Identify value-adding opportunities for clients.

Skills

Audit experience

UK GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Team supervision

Planning & deadlines

Education

ACA/ACCA near qualification

Job description

Accountable Recruitment is seeking an Audit Senior for a respected independent practice in the North West, based in Wigan. You will lead audits, prepare working papers, and act as the client contact from planning through to completion.

The role requires ACA/ACCA nearing completion or qualified, strong UK GAAP knowledge, and experience in a UK practice. A proactive, client-focused approach and supervision of junior staff are essential.