Senior Audit Lead — Hybrid & Client-Focused

Curtis Recruitment Limited; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Senior for a growing accountancy firm in the UK. You will lead audits from planning to completion, ensuring compliant files and strong client service.

The role requires ACCA/ACA credentials, audit experience, and the ability to mentor juniors while maintaining high professional standards. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package suited to a diligent practitioner aiming to progress within a

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA – exceptional part qualified candidates will be considered.
• Previous audit experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and keen attention to detail.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Dependable, professional, and self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good general IT skills and knowledge of accounting and audit software.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sections.
• Analyse accounting data from client records, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, audit methodology, and risk management requirements.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients and address client queries promptly and professionally.
• Identify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectively.
• Mentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high-quality work.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate and timely client files and audits.
• Deliver client work in adherence to legal and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review client documents, including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for sign-off.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

On-site supervision

IT skills

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Curtis Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Senior for a growing accountancy firm in the UK. You will lead audits from planning to completion, ensuring compliant files and strong client service.

The role requires ACCA/ACA credentials, audit experience, and the ability to mentor juniors while maintaining high professional standards. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package suited to a diligent practitioner aiming to progress within a