Reference: 4831354Job ID: 5416483Posted: 2026-09-23Closing date: 2026-12-22Location: LondonSalary: 45,000
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- 60,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Matthew DaviesHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyA long-established independent accountancy practice is seeking an ACA-qualified Audit Senior to join its growing audit team.
The firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors.
Known for its collaborative and people-focused culture, the firm provides excellent client exposure, genuine responsibility and a clear pathway for career development.
Your new roleAs Audit Senior, you will take a lead role in delivering audits from planning through to completion, managing on-site fieldwork and acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading audit assignments from planning through to completionManaging fieldwork and overseeing junior team membersPreparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRSReviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with professional standardsPreparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returnsLiaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide updatesWorking closely with Managers and Partners on audit delivery and technical mattersSupporting the training, mentoring and development of junior team membersAssisting with ad hoc technical and advisory projects as requiredThe role offers a broad range of responsibilities and excellent exposure to clients, allowing you to develop both your technical and commercial skills. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have: ACA qualification (or be exam-qualified and nearing completion)Strong external audit experience gained within UK accountancy practiceExperience auditing SMEs under UK GAAPKnowledge of statutory accounts preparation and financial reportingStrong project management and organisational skillsExcellent communication and relationship-building abilitiesExperience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior staffA proactive and commercially minded approach to client serviceExperience with group audits, consolidations, CaseWare or AlphaTax would be advantageous but is not essential. xohmjla What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and benefits packageExposure to a varied portfolio of clients and industriesDirect access to Managers and PartnersStrong mentoring and development opportunitiesBroad audit and accounts exposureClear progression pathway within a growing independent practiceSupportive and collaborative working environmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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