Senior Auditor

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford-based independent accounting practice is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Auditor to join their growing team.

You will take responsibility for planning and delivering audits from start to finish, leading engagements, mentoring juniors, and interfacing with clients.

Salary £45,000–£52,000, full-time, office-based with client interaction. The role offers varied work across owner-managed businesses and SMEs, with development opportunities and a stable, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong practical audit experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Good technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards.
• Experience preparing audit documentation and completion reports.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading audit engagements across a diverse client base.
• Preparing audit files, workpapers, and completion reports.
• Identifying risk areas and ensuring compliance with audit and accounting standards.
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Managing multiple assignments and meeting agreed deadlines.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Audit software

Cloud accounting systems

Job description

Senior Auditor

Bedford

£45,000 – £52,000

Established independent practice | Full-time | Office-based with client interaction

An established and well-regarded accountancy practice in Bedford is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Auditor to join their growing team.

This is a key role working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs, offering the opportunity to lead audit assignments, work closely with clients, and support the development of junior staff.

The Role

You will take responsibility for planning and delivering audit assignments from start to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant standards while providing practical insight to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and leading audit engagements across a diverse client base
• Preparing audit files, workpapers, and completion reports
• Identifying risk areas and ensuring compliance with audit and accounting standards
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior management
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Managing multiple assignments and meeting agreed deadlines

You Will Ideally Have

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong practical audit experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Good technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards
• Experience preparing audit documentation and completion reports
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team

Experience with audit software and cloud accounting systems would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a stable and supportive practice environment with a strong regional client base, offering varied work, client exposure, and long-term career development.

Salary will depend on experience and current level of responsibility.

Eligibility

Applicants must have relevant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice and an existing right to work in the UK without requiring employer visa sponsorship. The firm is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.