Audit Senior

  • Crowe Watson Recruitment
  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

Searching for an Audit Senior role where your contributions are genuinely valued and your career is supported at every stage? Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Abingdon, helping them find a talented Audit Senior to join their thriving team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking practice that offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more, making it an exceptional place to build a long-term career.

Our client is a well-established and respected firm with a strong regional presence and a diverse, interesting client portfolio spanning a wide range of sectors and business sizes. They have built a genuine reputation for delivering outstanding service, and they are equally committed to nurturing the people within their organisation. From day one, you will find yourself in an environment that encourages professional development, rewards ambition, and provides the tools and mentorship needed to reach your potential.

As the Audit Senior, you will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality audit and accounts work, taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion. Crowe Watson Recruitment specialises exclusively in accountancy practice recruitment, and with our deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the profession, we are ideally placed to connect skilled professionals with opportunities that truly match their aspirations. If you are looking for a move that could genuinely shape the next chapter of your career, we would love to help.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning, executing and completing audit assignments across a varied portfolio of clients
  • Preparing statutory accounts and supporting documentation to a high standard
  • Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team
  • Liaising directly with clients, building strong and lasting professional relationships
  • Reporting audit findings clearly and concisely to managers and partners
  • Contributing to the continued improvement of internal processes and methodologies
  • Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing constructive feedback
Requirements
  • ACA or ACCA qualified, or working towards final stages
  • Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
  • Proven experience in audit at a similar level within an accountancy practice
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and relevant auditing standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines effectively
  • A proactive, client-focused approach with a genuine desire to develop