Warner Scott Recruitment Ltd

Audit Senior - London (Top-30) - up to £55,000 (hybrid working)A recently qualified ACA or ACCA is required to join the London office of a reputable Top-30 firm. This is a great chance to take your career to the next level having just qualified.For this role, you will need to be a good team player, able to lead audits and possess good organisational, planning, and delegation skills. You shall be working on a whole host of different clients across a variety of different sectors from OMB's (owner managed businesses) right through to substantial corporations as well as encountering charitable / NFP organisations. This in turn will give you exposure to utilising your existing skills to the max by taking charge of assignments whilst supervising juniors and providing a high level of service to the client.If you enjoy having variety and constantly being kept on your toes - rather than being a specialist in one given sector - then this is definitely the role for you. In many cases, you shall effectively be operating as a trusted business advisor, especially with OMB clients, as you will have direct proximity to those business owners and they shall be relying on you to give them solid professional advice. This would therefore suit an outgoing, go-getter who thrives on the opportunity to put into action what they have learnt and take it to the next level.Along with the audit element to this role, given the nature of clients you shall be working on, there will be ample opportunity to also keep up your accounting and taxation skills, thus, ensuring you remain very much as an all-rounded accountant. Again, this will appeal to those who want to take a deliberate step away from more corporate environments where audit is the strict order of the day!Progression within this role is another key aspect and if you are not moving up the ladder internally every 12-18 months, then you simply aren't doing your job right. My client is only keen on those ambitious, hard-working individuals who want to see results for the effort they put in, and this organisation is well known for rewarding their staff generously on various levels (professionally and financially).CV applications are currently being taken as the client is looking to short-list for interview in the coming few days and begin the interview process. Please therefore make your CV application to Samik Roy at Warner Scott Recruitment to put yourself in contention for this fantastic role.Please contact Ref INDWAR

Audit Senior - London (Top-10) - up to £55,000 (hybrid working)Qualified ACA or ACCA Senior Auditor required for one of UK's most prestigious firms. Working on a mixed client portfolio you will be responsible for conducting audit fieldwork assignments on a number of highly reputable clients (including a number of multi-national companies).Your role will involve: Providing audit and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large corporate entities; An on site co-ordination role for audit clients including planning, day to day control, liaising with clients and completing audit assignments; Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and established clients; Working and liaising with other members of the audit team, and colleagues in other parts of the firm as necessary to provide high quality client service; Reporting directly to a Partner, Senior Manager or Manager;As well as holding one of the relevant accounting qualifications (ACA or ACCA), you should also have had some working exposure to both FRS 102 and IFRS, plus excellent inter-personal skills.A competitive salary and excellent career progression prospects are on offer for the successful individual. To put yourself in contention for this terrific opportunity, please email your CV to Samik Roy - .Please contact Ref INDWAR

Assistant Audit Manager - Top-50 - £55-60,000 (hybrid working)Calling all ACA or ACCA qualified auditors with 3-5 years UK practice experience: my client (Top-50) is keen to hire someone like you to help you realise your potential both professionally & financially.Following the recent economic downturn, this Top-50 accountancy practice has emerged with flying colours having consistently offered a terrific level of service to their existing client base and on the back of it, winning a substantial amounts of new business via numerous recommendations. As a result, my client feels the need to hire an accomplished and high calibre ACA or ACCA qualified Assistant Audit Manager.Joining a hard-working and high achieving team, you shall be in great company to challenge yourself further and push on even more in your career.This position will initially involve handling a sizeable client portfolio (can be up to £500k fees) whilst providing an excellent level of service to follow on from the good work that others in this organisation do.Interestingly, this will also include business advisory work in addition to regular compliance services.The client base will consist of owner managed businesses and subsidiaries of overseas companies - including aspects of group accounting. The activities of client companies is diverse and typical clients have turnovers ranging from £1m through to £50m.Internally, managers are also expected to contribute to the day-to-day running of the office along with the management and training of staff.As a senior representative of the firm, you will be exposed to preparing and presenting new business pitches for the firm - thus, presenting an excellent opportunity to hone the skills of the partner they are ultimately hoping you will be!Upon being appointed this post, your typical duties will include:Managing audit assignments.Reviewing of audit planning including agreeing budgets and timetables with client.Allocating work, briefing and controlling the team, and ensuring compliance with timetables.Doing corporation tax work to include tax planning for both corporate clients and their directors.Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.Responsibility for the financial aspect of managing a portfolio, including raising fees, and control of recoveries.Arranging, planning and attending client account finalisation meetings.Training and appraisal of staff.Maintaining and developing excellent client relationships.Involvement in ad-hoc assignments such as company valuations, due diligence work.Coming in at Assistant Manager level, it would be expected that you would be a hungry and ambitious individual who through their hard work and efforts, will want to progress quickly to Manager level and beyond.Whilst there would be annual appraisals, outstanding work will not go amiss and promotions will not need to wait for a specific date to materialise. Working in a meritocratic environment, you shall duly be acknowledged for the good work you do (both professionally and financially), and ultimately, the person coming into this role will be viewed upon as being one of the future leaders within the firm.This role would therefore appeal to those individuals who don't just want to be part of the crowd in large bureaucratic organisations, but rather, be in a medium-sized environment, be kept technically and thus, professionally challenged whilst being able to realistically reach the top and ultimately, be your own boss!My client is keen to receive CV applications sooner rather than later, and whilst they are recruiting for the right reasons (growth & expansion and not to replace individuals who have left), they will certainly move quickly upon identifying the correct person for this post. To be considered for this position, please do send your CV to Samik Roy at Warner Scott Recruitment and feel free to call on to discuss both this role and other such opportunities in a confidential manner.Please contact Ref INDWAR

Audit Senior - Accountant to the celebs! - up to £52,000This rapidly expanding medium-sized accountancy firm in London's West End is looking to add a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Senior to their growing team. With plush offices and a friendly and vibrant working environment, this is an excellent place for any Audit Senior keen to take the next step in their career. You shall get exposure to working on some high profile clients from the following industry sectors: media, entertainment, sports, leisure, property, charities, professional services etc.The opportunity to progress is very much there for the successful individual as the firm are keen to retain high calibre staff. Also, from time to time, there would be the chance to go on international secondments / get involved with ad-hoc project work. The firm offer a competitive salary and benefits package.If you feel you would suit this type of role and work on this exciting client base, then do please send in your CV to and call on .

Duties include Leading complex pre-appointment advisory engagements across a variety of sectors Working closely with senior stakeholders to assess financial distress and deliver strategic recommendations Supporting clients in developing and implementing turnaround and contingency plans Producing high-quality reports and financial analysis Coaching and mentoring junior team members Playing a key role in business development and client relationship managementCandidate Requirements Strong background in restructuring (Big 4 or boutique advisory background preferred) Demonstrable experience in pre-appointment or non-insolvency restructuring projects Excellent financial analysis and report writing skills Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and distressed clients ACA/ACCA/CFA or similar qualification preferredWhy Join? Be part of a growing and highly reputable team that has a strong pipeline of diverse, high-impact projects Work exclusively on advisory mandates - no insolvency casework Clear and supported pathway to Director and beyond Collaborative and dynamic team culture, with flexible working arrangements Exposure to market-leading clients across the UK and internationallyThis is a fantastic opportunity for a restructuring professional looking to step away from insolvency and move into a strategic advisory role with long-term progression potential.To apply in confidence or find out more, get in touch today.

Audit Manager - up to £70,000This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior role where you'll manage audits from planning through to completion and lead a team in delivering high-quality, client-focused service.The Role:Manage and deliver statutory and non-statutory audits for a broad portfolio of clients, including SMEs and complex groupsOversee risk assessments, planning, and production of financial statements in line with UK GAAP and FRS 102Act as the primary point of contact for business owners and directorsProvide commercial insight and support on client mattersLead and develop junior audit staffInvolvement in due diligence, investigations, and valuationsContribute to proposals and business development initiativesWhat You'll Bring:ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)Proven experience in audit management across a range of sectorsStrong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 (IFRS or US GAAP knowledge a plus)Strong communication, leadership, and project management skillsA practical, hands-on approach with commercial awarenessExperience mentoring and developing junior team membersWhat's on Offer:Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits packageHybrid working and flexible arrangementsA collaborative, inclusive, and progressive working environmentExposure to prestigious and diverse clientsSupportive career development and training opportunitiesReady to advance your audit career in a dynamic and supportive environment?Apply now to join a firm where your impact will be seen and valued.

Audit Senior - London (West End) - up to £55,000Are you a newly qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Senior keen to challenge yourself in a reputable, prestigious West End firm? If so, this is your chance to be dealing with a number of high calibre clients whilst being rewarded for your hard work and efforts both financially and through internal promotions.If so, this should be a good opportunity to consider as my client who are a well established and reputable medium-sized firm are keen to bolster their team by adding a high calibre Audit Senior.You would get exposure to working on a varied client portfolio of up to £60 million turnover encompassing owner managed businesses, sizeable corporate commercial organisations and right through to a handful of international clients. The role would be very hands-on and you would get the chance to both lead and mentor juniors on audit assignments. With a good social culture within the organisation, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package as well as excellent progression prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.If you feel you would like to be considered for this exciting, dynamic role, then do please email your CV to Samik Roy at and call on .

Audit Senior - Central London (£48-50,000)This prestigious central London firm are keen to bolster their audit department with a newly qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Senior.This role will offer you wide ranging exposure as you will get to work on a varied client portfolio (e.g. IT consultants, property, media, professional services, charities, financial services etc) with turnovers of up to £100m. You would be the first point of contact when liaising with the majority of your clients and get the chance to mentor Trainees and Semi-Seniors, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. As you will be hands-on during the audit process (planning to completion), it is important that you have had thorough experience of doing this in your current role. You must also have sound accounts preparation and corporation tax computation skills as this will also form part of your role. Overall role split will encompass 70% audit, 30% accounts + tax.Progression to Supervisor will be on the cards should you prove yourself within the first year. They will offer you a highly competitive salary for your hard efforts.If you are keen to take the step up and work in a high calibre firm having just qualified, then this should be the role for you.Please make your CV application to Samik Roy at to be considered for this opportunity.

Audit Quality Manager - London (hybrid) - £70-75,000Overview:Our client, a reputable mid-tier accountancy firm, with an established national and international presence, is seeking an Audit Quality Manager to join its central quality and risk team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from day-to-day client delivery and take on a strategic, firm-wide role focused on driving audit quality, improving compliance, and enhancing best practice.The Role:You'll support the audit function with quality initiatives, methodology improvements, file review processes, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone passionate about audit quality, ethics, and continuous improvement across a growing and forward-thinking firm.Key Responsibilities:- Contribute to audit quality initiatives and drive best practices across the firm.- Conduct audit cold file reviews and support root cause analysis.- Monitor developments in audit regulation and ensure firm-wide compliance.- Support the evolution of internal methodologies, policies, and procedures.- Assist with internal audit and assurance projects around audit performance.- Work with training leads to help upskill audit teams based on quality insights.- Promote audit quality through collaboration with partners, managers, and senior stakeholders.Ideal Candidate:- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).- Strong recent experience in audit within a UK professional services firm.- Solid understanding of ISAs, audit regulation, and root cause analysis methodology.- Practical experience conducting audit file reviews is highly desirable.- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.- Organised, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.Why Apply?This role is ideal for experienced auditors ready to move into a central quality role without the pressure of chargeable hours, while still making a critical impact on audit delivery and professional standards.Benefits:- Agile/hybrid working model- Private medical cover & life assurance- Enhanced pension contributions and holiday options- Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme- Regular salary reviews & CPD support- Strong wellbeing and development cultureThis is your opportunity to lead on quality, influence change, and grow in a non-client-facing role. Don't miss out-apply today.

FS / FCA Audit Manager - London City - reputable firm (up to £75,000)Looking for a dynamic, driven and a qualified Audit Manager with an entrepreneurial streak and forward thinking approach to join a leading international practice firm to lead the growth of their FS division and play a central role towards developing their smaller end FCA regulated client base.This challenging FS Audit Manage job requires an exceptional and an experienced Audit Manager with specialist knowledge of Financial Services in the UK as well as strong project, staff and client management experience. The FS Audit Manager job entails working closely with partners and other seniors internally and externally to help build their smaller end FCA regulated client portfolio (client portfolio includes both private and publicly listed businesses including London Stock Exchange and AIM - e.g. fund managers, stockbrokers and corporate finance boutiques), and further strengthen their FS division and the continued growth of the wider business. Our client, a top tier international practice firm are currently undergoing an extraordinary growth period hence an exciting time to join this progressive organisation who truly encourage personal and professional growth and offer excellent career development opportunities for those who have the appetite and the aptitude to progress rapidly. If you are a fully qualified Audit Manager or Audit Assistant Manager ready to undertake a new challenge and have the drive to succeed in a fast-paced business environment, please get in touch today.

Audit Supervisor (Leatherhead) - up to £55,000Looking to take the next step in your audit career within a respected and forward-thinking practice? Our client, a leading independent accountancy firm is seeking a motivated and experienced Audit Supervisor to join its growing team based in Leatherhead.Why Apply?Leadership with Impact: Lead a variety of audit assignments across a diverse and prestigious client base-from agile SMEs to complex international groups.Diverse Sector Exposure: Work across industries including technology, luxury retail, motorsport, and the arts, broadening your commercial insight and technical expertise.Supportive Culture: Join a team that invests in its people, offering real responsibility, continuous development, and a collaborative work environment.What You'll Be Doing:Leading audit fieldwork and managing assignments from planning through to completionWorking closely with senior managers and directors on risk assessments and engagement strategyManaging client communication at key stages of the audit processSupporting and mentoring junior team members, both in the office and on client sitePlaying a key role in staff development, including involvement in training and performance reviewsWhat You'll Bring:ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), recently qualified or with post-qualification experience in a UK accountancy practiceStrong experience in statutory audits and accounts preparation for a variety of clientsSolid knowledge of FRS 102 and ISAs (IFRS a plus)Great interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindsetStrong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressureTech-savvy with strong Excel skills and a willingness to embrace changeWhat's on Offer:Competitive salary and benefitsHybrid working and flexible hoursClear pathway for career progressionExposure to high-quality clients and technically interesting workA friendly, inclusive team environment with a strong focus on professional developmentLooking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and no two days are the same?Apply now and discover how far your career can go.

Audit Manager - Leatherhead - up to £70,000 - Must Love Spreadsheets and a Good Challenge!Tired of the same old audits, cookie-cutter clients, and endless ticking and tying in corporate beige offices?Looking for a role that gives you variety, autonomy, and just the right amount of chaos (the good kind)? You're in the right place.On the lookout for an Audit Manager Extraordinaire, someone who knows their GAAP's from their IFRS's, speaks fluent Excel and genuinely enjoys untangling the financial spaghetti that clients never thought needed untangling.This is not your average "sign here, tick box, move on" audit gig.You shall be working on clients that range from innovative tech firms and luxury retailers to high-speed motorsport companies and eccentric art collectors.About our clientThey are a mid-tier accountancy and tax firm with a pedigree that stretches back almost a hundred years. Classic enough for credibility, modern enough to know that people like having lives outside work.Across their audit team, they handle everything from bread-and-butter SME audits to "please-bring-snacks-this-is-going-to-be-a-long-one" group engagements.You shall also occasionally dabble in the exciting stuff: valuations, due diligence, forensic reviews, complex consolidations-even financial statement prep for the Big Four.What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Spreadsheets Cry)As an Audit Manager, you're the quarterback. The calm in the chaos. The shepherd of junior auditors. The confident presence who walks into a boardroom and calmly explains what "going concern" actually means without putting everyone to sleep.Day-to-day, you'll be: Running audits from planning to opinion with clients who actually value your input Getting real facetime with business owners and directors (not just their voicemail or legal teams) Managing a client portfolio, teams, mentoring up-and-comers, training and appraising staff Advising clients on accounting issues, commercial decisions, and how not to send their year-end files as 57 separate PDF's Getting involved with special projects like valuations, due diligence, and the occasional financial fire drill Working alongside Partners and feeling like you're actually making strategic decisions, not just pushing paper Improving processes and making the audit machine run better, faster, and ideally with fewer formatting disasters!You'll Excel At This Role If You Have excellent technical audit skills and aren't afraid of a chunky group consolidation Know your UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS inside out Have handled a variety of audits and maybe even danced with some accounts prep or advisory work Can juggle competing priorities without spontaneously combusting Believe mentoring junior staff is a noble, fulfilling mission (and appreciate a good GIF) Have a pragmatic, solutions-focused brain and a knack for asking: "What are we really trying to solve here?" Have a sense of humor or at least the ability to smile when getting version 12 of a trial balance at 5:17 p.m.Why join this firm?Aside from the obvious (cool clients, great team, and a role that will never bore you), you will love the culture they've built over the years. They value people, not just as productivity units, but as actual humans. That means flexible working, real career growth, and leadership that believes life exists beyond the audit room!You won't be a cog in a corporate machine. You'll be a key player in a collaborative team that punches above its weight and values its people even more than it values clean, reconciled journals!If you've got the skills, the ambition, and a healthy appreciation for variety and financial puzzles, then don't be shy and throw your hat into the ring - but make sure it contains your CV!Apply now, but maybe double-check your formatting first. They are still auditors, after all.

Technical Audit Manager - London (hybrid) - £70-75,000Overview:Our client, a leading mid-tier accountancy firm with a strong UK and international presence is seeking a Technical Audit Manager to join its central Technical & Training team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role that blends technical advisory, audit methodology, and professional training-ideal for someone passionate about audit quality and technical excellence.The Role:As a Technical Audit Manager, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting the firm's audit practice by offering expert technical guidance, shaping audit methodologies, and contributing to the delivery of internal training on key accounting and auditing matters.Key Responsibilities:- Provide technical support on UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and auditing standards to client-facing teams.- Research and interpret complex technical issues; create and share clear guidance material.- Review and enhance audit methodologies and frameworks in line with regulatory standards.- Develop and deliver engaging training sessions and technical updates for internal teams.- Assist with cold file reviews and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) projects.- Stay ahead of regulatory changes and emerging best practices in audit and financial reporting.To Qualify, You must:- Be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).- Have strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.- Have prior experience in a technical role or a senior audit position with a passion for technical matters.- Have had exposure to AIM-listed or PIE clients is desirable but not essential.- Be a confident communicator, pro-active, and well-organised.- Interested or experienced in audit software and data analytics is a bonus.Why Apply?This role offers the rare opportunity to step out of client delivery and into a strategic, firm-wide position where you'll shape quality, consistency, and future-proof processes across the business.It is perfect for someone who enjoys knowledge-sharing, technical depth, and supporting the wider audit function to thrive.Benefits:- Agile / Hybrid working- Life cover, critical illness, and income protection- Enhanced pension and holiday options (buy/sell scheme)- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme- Health & wellbeing support (EAP, eye tests, dental access)- Annual salary reviews and continuous developmentIf you're ready to move into a role that blends technical expertise with strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.

Technical Audit Senior - London - up to £55,000 (hybrid working)Overview:Our client, an established and people-focused UK accountancy and advisory firm is looking for a Technical Audit Senior to join its growing Audit & Accounts Quality and Technical team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about audit standards, financial reporting & driving technical excellence across a collaborative firm.About the Role:As Technical Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in supporting audit quality, ensuring compliance with evolving accounting and auditing standards, and acting as a subject matter expert for teams across the business. You'll work on a variety of technical areas and contribute to firm-wide initiatives, including ESG and sustainability.Key Responsibilities:- Provide expert advice on UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102, and ISA's.- Offer day-to-day technical support to audit and accounting staff.- Support teams in effectively using CaseWare and data analytics software.- Keep abreast of technical developments and help cascade updates across the firm.- Assist in developing and delivering technical training.- Identify and drive improvements in audit and accounts processes.- Collaborate on cross-functional projects, including ESG initiatives.What We're Looking For:- ACA / ACCA / CA qualified.- Strong technical expertise in UK financial reporting and auditing standards.- Clear and confident communicator with the ability to explain technical matters to various audiences.- Analytical, proactive, and solutions-focused.- A team player with an interest in audit technology and sustainability.What's on Offer:- Hybrid working arrangements.- Career development and tailored technical training.- Private medical insurance and enhanced family leave.- Generous pension contributions.- Access to wellbeing programmes, volunteering opportunities and a supportive team culture.This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm that values its people, encourages innovation, and delivers high-quality service to a diverse client base across the UK and internationally.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a broad advisory brief and wants exposure across debt advisory, equity advisory and special situations. The client works with investors, developers, operators, lenders and public sector bodies across living, office, industrial, retail, hotels and alternative sectors, supporting assets throughout their full lifecycle.The roleYou will be responsible for the day to day execution of real estate advisory mandates, working closely with Directors and Partners while managing workstreams independently. The position combines hands on transaction delivery with analytical work, client interaction and team support.Key responsibilities includeLeading debt and equity capital raising, refinancing and structured finance assignmentsBuilding and reviewing detailed financial and cashflow models and sensitivitiesPreparing financing memoranda and lender or investor materialsProviding market and sector insight to support client adviceSupporting client and lender relationships through live transactionsGuiding and supporting junior team membersThe role is primarily UK focused, with some exposure to international assignments through a global network.The ideal backgroundMy client is seeking candidates with experience in real estate finance or advisory, such as debt advisory, corporate finance, capital markets or restructuring. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working under pressure and contributing confidently to client discussions.A relevant degree is required. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or RICS is desirable but not essential. Strong financial modelling skills and clear communication are important.The opportunityThis is an opportunity to join a high performing advisory team offering a competitive salary, flexible working and a collaborative culture. The role offers genuine scope for progression and visibility within the wider firm.For a confidential discussion, or to express interest, please apply via eFinancialCareers or get in touch directly.