Senior Audit Lead – Hybrid, Growth & Client Impact

Saffery; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Profit-Sharing Plan

Job summary

The Bournemouth office is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate to join our audit and accounts team. Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified/finalist and bring a commercially minded, proactive approach to client work.

This role includes full planning, leading audit fieldwork, supervising juniors, and budget oversight. You will work across client sites, in the office, and from home, within a supportive development-focused team at Saffery LLP.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist.
• Audit experience including planning and completion.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP; IFRS beneficial.
• Proven track record in accounts preparation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Client-focused with commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Full planning: identify risks, set materiality and design tests.
• Lead audit fieldwork and coach junior staff.
• Perform detailed audit work and justify conclusions.
• Ensure documentation and professional scepticism are maintained.
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with clients and other teams.
• Deliver exceptional client service under deadlines.
• Manage budgets and report progress to the manager.
• Travel to client premises as required.

Skills

Audit experience

Planning & budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Client focus

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist

Tools

Excel

Word

CCH accounts

Audit automation

Job description

The Bournemouth office is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate to join our audit and accounts team. Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified/finalist and bring a commercially minded, proactive approach to client work.

This role includes full planning, leading audit fieldwork, supervising juniors, and budget oversight. You will work across client sites, in the office, and from home, within a supportive development-focused team at Saffery LLP.