Audit Senior in Southampton

If you're a driven audit professional looking for the next meaningful step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Our client is a well-established, growing accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong UK presence and an international footprint. They're looking for an Audit Senior to join their team and play a central role in delivering high-quality audit work across a varied client portfolio.

This is a role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, apply your own judgement, and genuinely grow - both technically and as a leader within your team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical audit procedures, typically on-site at client premises.
• Taking responsibility for the planning and completion of audit assignments from initiation through to sign-off.
• Ensuring audit files are appropriately and sufficiently documented in line with required standards.
• Preparing statutory financial statements from client data.
• Identifying and communicating high-level risk areas and key matters of concern to the relevant Partner or Manager.
• Planning the execution and finalisation of audit engagements ready for Partner/Manager review.
• Supporting, coaching, and motivating junior colleagues as they develop through their own career journeys.

What We're Looking For

• ACCA or ACA qualified, or working towards final qualification.
• Solid, demonstrable experience in external audit, gained within a practice environment.
• Comfortable managing your own workload and working confidently on-site at client premises.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing audit files and financial statements.
• A collaborative working style, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels.
• Sound professional judgement, with confidence to escalate risk and key findings appropriately.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior team members.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors.

Why Join

Our client places genuine value on its people and their long-term development. In joining this team, you can expect:

• Pension scheme to support your future.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Employee benefits portal with cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Extensive learning and development support, covering professional qualifications and personal growth.
• Career coaching and regular team social events.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step? Apply now with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. We'd love to hear from you.

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