Audit Senior

Portsmouth, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/02/2026

TPF Recruitment is proud to represent a prestigious firm of Chartered Accountants located in Portsmouth. We are seeking a dynamic Audit Senior to join this exciting and growing practice on a permanent, full-time basis. Are you driven and forward-thinking? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with new clients and businesses? If you thrive in a collaborative, sociable, and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in accordance with established procedures, with guidance from senior team members as needed.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and provide clear instructions.
• Monitor project progress to ensure budgets and deadlines are met.
• Review and approve audit sections before submission for senior review.
• Assist in the preparation or review of financial statements.
• Summarize key client issues and account contents for senior team review.
• Offer technical advice and mentorship to junior staff, providing detailed assistance and training when necessary.
• Evaluate staff performance, offering feedback and completing audit review assessments post-project.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification, nearly qualified with practice experience.
• 2-3 years of auditing experience.
• Strong audit analysis and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and ideally CaseWare (accounts and audit).
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge, including recent accounting standards developments.
• Familiarity with IFRS, ISA, US GAAP & GAAS preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Team player with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience and qualification status. Negotiable.
• Genuine work-life balance.
• Hybrid working scheme and core hours.
• Enhanced succession planning program and supportive management structure to nurture your growth.
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we\’d love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).