Senior Auditor
13 days ago
Watford
Audit Senior £42,000 - £52,000 (dependent on experience) + Benefits Watford Area | Hybrid Working Available Are you looking to take the next step in your audit career with a respected and growing accountancy practice that genuinely values professional development, technical excellence, and work-life balance? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join a highly regarded accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering quality advice to a diverse client base. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, complex assignments, and clear progression opportunities. This position offers a varied workload, combining approximately 80% audit and 20% accounts preparation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of client-facing audit work and technical accounting responsibilities. The Audit Senior will work closely with managers and partners while supporting the development of junior team members across a varied portfolio of clients operating within the accountancy sector. What you'll be doing • Planning, leading and delivering audit assignments from start to completion., • Managing audit engagements for a wide-ranging client portfolio, including larger and more complex organisations., • Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members., • Preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements under FRS102., • Producing draft corporation tax computations., • Identifying audit findings and preparing recommendations for management., • Assisting with group reporting requirements and component audit assignments., • Supporting the preparation of accounts for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs., • Ensuring assignments are delivered to agreed deadlines and budgets., • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout engagements. What we're looking for • ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification., • At least 2.5 years' experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment., • Strong audit experience across a variety of client sectors., • Good technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards., • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues., • Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills., • Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise effectively., • Familiarity with audit and accounts software packages would be advantageous., • A proactive approach and desire to continue developing within the accountancy profession. What's on offer • Salary of £42,000 - £52,000 depending on experience., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Structured training and professional development., • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team., • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio., • Supportive and collaborative working environment., • Comprehensive benefits package., • Modern technology and equipment provided.