Are you a Qualfied Audit Senior looking for an opportunity with a large reputable firm who offers growth, progression and excellent benefits?
We are delighted to be partnering with a successful Practice with sites across the North East who, due to continued growth, are seeking a Qualified Audit Senior to join their existing team in either Newcastle or Durham.
The role:
- Manage and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion, including leading on-site audit teams where required.
- Use digital audit tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and insight across engagements.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear communication and supporting them with audit-related queries.
- Review work completed by junior team members and offer guidance, coaching and feedback to support their development.
- Collaborate closely with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure high-quality audit delivery.
- Complete assignments in line with internal quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in departmental discussions, contributing ideas to enhance audit processes and team performance.
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through ongoing CPD.
- Attend client sites predominantly across the North-East and Yorkshire.
Person Specification:
Essential
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
- Strong experience delivering or leading audits.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident with clients across all formats.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong IT capability, including Excel and audit-related software.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to use initiative.
- Ability to travel to client sites as required.
Desirable
- Experience with software such as Sage, QuickBooks Online, and Xero.
- Sector experience including charities, academies or legal practices.
- Experience with Iris, Caseware or MyWorkPapers
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Team Support – motivates others, delegates effectively and contributes to a positive team culture.
- Communication – delivers clear, confident written and verbal communication tailored to the audience.
- Technical Expertise – applies strong audit and accounting knowledge, using technology to enhance quality.
- Analytical Thinking – evaluates information effectively and develops practical, workable solutions.
- Planning & Organisation – prioritises tasks, manages deadlines and delivers assignments efficiently.
- Client Focus – maintains strong client relationships, delivers exceptional service and understands client needs. Analysing - ability to analyse and evaluate information to make rational judgements and produce workable solutions
