Audit Senior

“Senior - adjective - of or for more experienced people."

Sheridan Maine is recruiting on behalf of a well-established London accountancy practice for an Audit Senior. This is a client-facing role providing an excellent opportunity to take ownership of audits, develop client relationships, and mentor junior staff while building your career in a supportive and professional environment.

This role is ideal for an ambitious, self-driven audit professional who thrives in a fast-paced, varied, and client-focused environment. You will gain exposure to a broad portfolio of clients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audit work from planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities of the Audit Senior include: Client-Facing Work & Planning:

• Leading planning for audit assignments, including preparation of information requests and assignment terms letters.
• Liaising with managers and partners to enhance audit planning.
• Drafting initial financial statements and coordinating with the corporation tax team.

Fieldwork:

• Acting as the primary on-site or remote contact for clients, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Driving the audit process on-site/remote, ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
• Identifying complex areas of audit work and escalating issues or deviations promptly to Manager/Partner.
• Delivering audit areas ready for review and supporting junior staff with queries and learning.
• Documenting adjusting and unadjusting journals and keeping clients updated on progress.

Completion:

• Processing final agreed journals into accounts and delivering clean files for Manager/Partner review.
• Completing final updates to accounts, review points, and assessment reports for junior and semi-senior staff.
• Preparing Letters of Representation and Management Letters.

In-Office & General Responsibilities:

• Multitasking and completing assignments within deadlines while maintaining high professional standards.
• Participating in monthly audit training and promoting correct use of software and auditing practices.
• Mentoring junior staff and participating in team development activities.
• Attending client meetings and ad-hoc sessions with partners to enhance learning and professional development.
• Driving personal development and contributing to process improvements and best practice initiatives.

The successful Audit Senior will have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant audit practice experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with clients at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounting and auditing software; familiarity with cloud-based platforms is advantageous.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary, reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors.
• Structured career development and mentoring, including CPD training opportunities.
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and respected London practice.

If you are keen to secure a progressive Audit Senior role in a client-focused and supportive practice, please click “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.