Audit Senior
York (Office based)
Salary: 38-50k per annum
Experience: Practice audit experience required
Overview
We are supporting a well-established accountancy practice to recruit an Audit Senior. This role suits someone who enjoys leading audits end-to-end, building strong client relationships, and supporting junior team members, with clear scope to develop your technical and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied client portfolio
- Prepare and review audit files, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with relevant standards
- Produce audit programmes, risk assessments, and completion documentation
- Liaise directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and provide a professional service
- Support and coach junior colleagues on-site and in the office, reviewing work and giving feedback
- Identify issues, recommend improvements, and escalate risks to managers/partners where needed
- Assist with wider accounts work where required (depending on client and team needs)
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice audit role (ideally operating at Senior level)
- Part-qualified or qualified (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) is welcome, but experience is key
- Confident leading audits and managing your own workload across multiple assignments
- Strong communication skills and a calm, organised approach with clients and colleagues
- Good working knowledge of audit methodology and file completion standards
- Full UK driving licence preferred (depending on client site requirements)
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid and flexible working (role dependent)
- Supportive team environment with strong development and progression
- Exposure to a varied client base and interesting audit work
- Study support (where applicable)