Job Description
Audit Senior
Location: Teesside
Hours: Permanent, full-time – 36.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking for your next challenge?
We’re recruiting for an ambitious and confident Audit & Assurance Senior to join a thriving audit team, working with a diverse portfolio of medium and large-sized businesses across a range of industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to broaden their experience, take ownership of audit assignments and continue progressing their career within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for leading and delivering statutory audits for a varied portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and limited companies across different sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering statutory audit assignments
- Performing risk assessments and identifying key audit issues
- Reviewing junior team members' work and providing support and guidance
- Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements
- Completing audit assignments within agreed deadlines
- Liaising with clients, managers and partners to resolve technical matters
- Supporting the development and coaching of junior members of the team
- Maintaining consistently high audit and professional standards
About You
We’re looking for an experienced audit professional who can demonstrate:
- At least 3 years' experience within a UK audit practice environment
- Experience leading and delivering statutory audits across a diverse client portfolio
- Strong experience with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and limited companies
- Experience preparing statutory accounts
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and UK GAAP
- A good working knowledge of relevant auditing standards, including UK ISAs
- Experience planning audits, carrying out risk assessments and identifying key audit issues
- The ability to supervise, coach and review junior team members
- Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, resilient and team-focused approach
- Currently studying towards, or already qualified in, ACA/ACCA
- Most importantly, you’ll have a growth mindset, take pride in delivering excellent client service and be motivated to continually develop your technical and professional skills.
What’s on Offer?
You’ll join an environment where your development and wellbeing are genuinely valued, with benefits including:
- Four-day working week and flexible working hours following successful completion of probation
- Ongoing training and ICAEW professional exam study support
- A defined career pathway and opportunities for progression
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement from your third year
- Your birthday off every year
- Paid time off to volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about
- Team development days
- Health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
If you’re an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step and want the opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio while continuing to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Audit Senior in Stockton-on-Tees employer: SI Recruitment
As a leading professional services business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring they grow alongside the company while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises exceptional client service and relationship building. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique chance to thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact in the commercial insurance sector.
