Audit Senior

As an Audit Senior, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, planning and managing engagements, and delivering high-quality audit and assurance work. You'll work closely with managers and partners, review junior staff work, and build strong client relationships across a variety of industries.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, independent accountancy practice based in Stoke-on-Trent, serving a broad mix of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and local professionals. The firm has built its reputation on trust, consistency, and personal service - combining traditional values with a supportive, team-based culture where staff tend to stay long term.

Description

The successful Audit Senior will plan, manage, and execute audits for a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and providing value-added recommendations.

Key Responsibilities include:

Planning and managing audit engagements from start to finish

Preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit reports

Reviewing and mentoring junior staff and trainees

Communicating with clients regarding audit findings and recommendations

Ensuring compliance with accounting and audit standards

Using software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and IRIS

Assisting with ad-hoc assurance or advisory projects

Profile

A successful Audit Senior will have:

Fully qualified ACA / ACCA status (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment

Strong technical grounding in audit and assurance standards

Excellent communication and client management skills

A proactive, reliable approach and attention to detail

A team-oriented attitude and commitment to client service

Able to commute to Stoke-on-Trent

Job Offer

Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 (DOE)

Five-day office-based role in a friendly, traditional setting

Supportive, close-knit team with approachable management

Professional development opportunities and partner exposure

Free on-site parking and local amenities nearby

Stable, well-respected firm with a loyal client base