04th August, 2026
Audit Semi Senior / Senior - Growing regional independent firm
Near Chelmsford (A12)
£30,000 - £38,000 DOE
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Audit Semi-Senior or Senior to join a well-established and highly regarded Essex based independent accountancy practice. This role is ideal for an ACCA newly qualified or part-qualified studier looking to take the next step in their career within a mixed audit and accounts position, offering strong progression prospects.
The Role
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take responsibility for a varied and interesting audit portfolio, working with a broad range of clients from SMEs and owner-managed businesses to larger groups.
This is a a mixed audit and accounts role, but with a larger focus on audit and offering excellent exposure to varied sectors and the opportunity to build strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and undertake audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
- Prepare and review audit files, ensuring compliance with relevant standards
- Liaise directly with clients, building strong and lasting relationships
- Identify risk areas and provide practical recommendations
- Support managers and partners on larger or more complex engagements
- Ensure all assignments are delivered to deadline and budget
- ACCA part-qualified or recently qualified
- Proven experience within an accountancy practice in an audit-focused role
- Strong technical audit knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements
- Experience working with a varied client base, ideally including SMEs and groups
- Both audit and accounts experience - exposure to preparation of year end accounts
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Salary £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
- Study support offered
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio both local and national
- Collaborative working environment
- Office-based role with a friendly, supportive and well established team
Audit Senior in Chelmsford employer: WestonBrook
WestonBrook Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the City of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ongoing technical training and clear career progression opportunities, all within a supportive and collaborative team culture. Joining this specialist R&D Tax consultancy means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and makes a tangible impact on UK businesses.
