Senior Auditor

LHH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Structured career progression

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in London is seeking an Audit Senior to lead audit assignments from planning to completion, supervise junior staff, and build strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / ACA (or equivalent) and have recent experience in an audit-focused role. This position offers competitive salary, structured career progression, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within UK practice, ideally in an audit-focused role.
• Confident leading audits and supervising staff.
• Ability to manage client relationships.
• Confident leading audits and supervising staff.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare audit planning documentation and identify key risk areas.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Review the work of the audit team, ensuring accuracy and compliance; build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact during assignments.
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with clients to resolve queries.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / ACA (or equivalent)

Job description

A well‑established and growing accountancy practice in London is seeking an Audit Senior to join its expanding Audit & Assurance team. This role offers excellent career progression, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in leading audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will work closely with managers and partners, supervising junior team members and ensuring high-quality delivery across all engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion for a varied portfolio of clients
• Prepare audit planning documentation and identify key risk areas
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing on‑the‑job training
• Review the work of the audit team, ensuring accuracy and complianceBuild strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact during assignments
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with clients to resolve queries
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements

About You

• Part‑qualified or fully qualified ACCA / ACA (or equivalent)
• Recent experience working within UK practice, ideally in an audit-focused role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
• Confident leading audits and supervising staff
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Clear, structured career progression
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors