Senior Auditor

This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or soon to be qualified auditor ready to take the next step in their career. You will join a large, modern accountancy firm that has maintained a genuinely people focused culture, offering the chance to take on responsibility, work closely with a varied SME client base, and make a real impact from day one. The firm combines structured development and clear progression with flexible working, providing the support and environment needed to grow confidently into a senior audit role.

Job Title: Audit Senior

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Woking

Salary: £45 000

Reference no: 15969

Audit Senior Benefits

• 25 days base holiday with the option to buy more or sell unwanted days
• Private Medical Cover
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced Parental & Family leave
• Career coaching and development plan

Audit Senior About The Role

As a newly qualified Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audits across a diverse SME client portfolio. From planning through to completion, you will lead assignments with confidence, manage deadlines, and ensure quality standards are consistently met. You will guide and support trainees, helping them develop their skills, while taking an active role in delivering value to clients and driving the team forward. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading audit teams through planning, fieldwork and completion across a broad mix of clients
• Preparing and finalising audit reports, working closely with managers and partners
• Building strong relationships with clients, ensuring each engagement runs smoothly from start to finish
• Supporting, coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Preparing accounts and other financial reports as required
• Identifying areas for improvement in client processes and controls and providing constructive recommendations
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant auditing standards and internal policies throughout each engagement
• Contributing to team meetings and sharing knowledge to support continuous improvement
• Assisting in the development of new audit approaches or tools to enhance efficiency
• Taking responsibility for sections of larger, more complex audits to build deeper technical experience

The successful Audit Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Extensive external audit experience from a UK firm of Accountants
• Experience of accounts preparation under UK GAAP is preferred but not essential
• Strong team player but equally comfortable working independently
• Motivated to succeed and be a key member of the firm

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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