We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, partner-led firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors, currently looking for a newly qualified Audit Senior to join their London team, working from the City of London or Harrow office.
Why This Firm
Firms of this size can offer something the very large ones often can't: a genuine say in how the audit is run, and direct access to the people who make the decisions. With a small partner group and a stated focus on growth, a newly qualified Senior here is a person the firm is actively planning around.
The firm sits within a global accountancy network spanning well over a hundred countries, which brings technical support and an international dimension to the work, while the UK members of that network have featured in the top 10 of the UK rankings. The firm's own long-term client relationships are a mark of its reputation, with several clients staying for decades.
Your portfolio will be varied. Expect owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses across hospitality, property and construction, healthcare, education, charities and professional services, which keeps the work interesting and builds the breadth that helps your CV for the next step up.
What The Job Actually Involves
You'll report into an Audit Manager or Partner and take responsibility for planning and delivering audits across a wide mix of clients. That means leading the fieldwork, working to budget and controlling any shortfall, and keeping clients informed so expectations are managed from planning through to sign-off.
On the people side, you'll supervise and mentor trainees, including providing their appraisals. You'll also draft and review corporation tax computations, and prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP, particularly FRS102.
What You'll Need
- Newly qualified ACA or ACCA
- Ideally around three years' audit experience in a UK practice
- Excellent technical ability and sound knowledge of mainstream accounting and audit software
- Strong supervisory, delegation and organisational skills
- Good communication skills, with confidence dealing with clients and partners directly
What's On Offer
Progression is a real part of the picture here. The team structure runs from trainee through Assistant Manager and Manager to Partner, and the firm supports further study and development through a study support package and regular development events. You'll work in a modern, open-plan office with a team that values collaboration over internal competition, and with laptop and remote access set up for when you're off-site. The firm also supports charitable work in the community, including projects in East Africa, if that's something you'd like to get involved in.
If you've just qualified and want a role with genuine responsibility at a firm that's on a growth path, get in touch. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Audit Senior employer: Timothy Wiseman Limited
Join a top 10 UK accountancy group in Egham, where you'll not only take ownership of client relationships but also benefit from a clear career progression path. With a diverse client base and a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing through hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and professional development support, this firm offers a rewarding environment for those looking to grow their careers in corporate tax.
