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Posted 21 July, 2026

Audit Senior

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd
Liverpool, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Have you recently qualified in general practice, mid-tier or a Big 4 audit team – and are now looking for a firm that will invest in where you go next. This Audit Senior role at one of the North West's longest-standing practices offers exactly that: real client exposure, a supportive team, and a clear path upward.

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Audit Senior – This Role Is Ideal For You If You:

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  • Have trained at a Big 4 firm. Mid-tier or in general practice and want broader, more varied client exposure.
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  • Are looking for a Liverpool-based role that doesn't mean compromising on the quality of work or clients.
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  • Want to join a firm where career progression is genuinely on offer.
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Audit Senior – About the Firm

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This firm is an award-winning North West firm of accountants and business advisors, with several offices across the region. With over 130 years of history, it has built its reputation on partner-led, personal client relationships. Its varied client portfolio spans individuals, partnerships, SMEs, larger companies, schools and not-for-profit organisations, giving its audit team broad and interesting exposure.

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Audit Senior – Why This Role Exists

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The Liverpool office is growing its audit team and is open to candidates from either Big 4, mid-tier or general practice backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of work on offer and the firm's focus on bringing in strong technical talent to support its varied client base.

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Audit Senior – Responsibilities

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Audit delivery

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  • Plan and lead audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of clients, from SMEs to larger organisations.
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  • Deliver work to a high standard, on time and within budget.
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Client relationships

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  • Build strong working relationships with clients as a trusted point of contact during audits.
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  • Spot opportunities to add value for clients beyond the statutory audit.
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Team support & development

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  • Supervise and support junior staff on assignments, reviewing work and giving constructive feedback.
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  • Play an active role in the Liverpool office's collaborative team culture.
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Technical & compliance

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  • Stay current with auditing standards and regulatory change.
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  • Assist managers and partners with technical matters and file reviews.
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Audit Senior – Requirements

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  • ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist.
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  • Audit experience gained at a Big 4 firm, mid-tier or within general practice.
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  • Strong client-facing skills and confidence managing audit fieldwork.
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  • Ambition to progress toward Audit Manager.
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Audit Senior – Benefits

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  • Salary: £
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  • Benefits: Competitive package including study support where relevant
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  • Progression: Clear route to Audit Manager within an established, partner-led firm
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The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including:

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  • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior
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  • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate
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  • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior
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  • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior
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  • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A
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  • Payroll Bureau
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  • Practice Managers
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