Senior Audit Lead - Hybrid, International Exposure

Rutherford Briant; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Private medical cover

Career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

Rutherford Briant, a growing accountancy and advisory firm, seeks an Audit Senior for its Crawley team. You will lead audits for corporates, growing businesses and international groups, while developing client, commercial and leadership skills for progression into management.

You will own audits from planning to completion, be the trusted client contact, and guide junior staff. The role offers hybrid working and clear progression toward management with international exposure.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or nearing qualification.
• Experience leading audit fieldwork from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead audit teams.
• Support coaching and developing junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate assignments to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Review the work of junior and part-qualified colleagues.
• Coach team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare and review financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Identify audit issues early and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on complex/high-risk areas.
• Utilise modern audit and data-analysis tools across remote and client-site engagements.

Skills

Audit leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationship management

Coaching juniors

Communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

External audit experience in practice

Tools

Caseware

Inflo

Job description

Rutherford Briant, a growing accountancy and advisory firm, seeks an Audit Senior for its Crawley team. You will lead audits for corporates, growing businesses and international groups, while developing client, commercial and leadership skills for progression into management.

You will own audits from planning to completion, be the trusted client contact, and guide junior staff. The role offers hybrid working and clear progression toward management with international exposure.