Posted 11 August, 2026
Audit Senior, Hybrid Working, New Autumn 2026 Opportunity
Clark Wood - Accountancy Practice & Tax Recruitment
Brighton, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home | Excellent ProgressionA highly regarded and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding Audit team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior who wants greater responsibility, increased client exposure and a clear pathway towards Assistant Manager and beyond.The firm is currently experiencing an exciting period of growth and investment, creating broader career opportunities and clearly defined progression routes for ambitious audit professionals.The RoleAs Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for leading audit assignments across a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with Managers and Partners while supervising and developing junior members of the team.You will be involved throughout the entire audit process, from initial planning and fieldwork through to completion and Manager review.Responsibilities will include:\n
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- Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion \n
- Arranging and leading audit planning meetings \n
- Managing day-to-day audit fieldwork and team workflow \n
- Delegating work effectively across audit teams \n
- Supervising Audit Semi Seniors and Assistants \n
- Reviewing junior team members' audit work \n
- Preparing and completing key areas of audit files \n
- Preparing completion sections including Going Concern and Key Audit Findings Reports \n
- Identifying and researching technical audit issues \n
- Escalating complex or higher-risk matters to Managers and senior colleagues \n
- Clearing Manager and RI review points \n
- Monitoring assignment progress against agreed budgets and deadlines \n
- Keeping clients and internal stakeholders updated throughout assignments \n
- Supporting the preparation of audit billing where required \n
- Working with outsourced team members where appropriate \n
- Ensuring audit files meet professional and internal quality standards \n
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- Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout audit fieldwork \n
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client contacts \n
- Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the year \n
- Attend audit review and completion meetings \n
- Support Managers and Partners during client meetings \n
- Coordinate stocktakes where required \n
- Ensure client compliance requirements including AML, KYC and engagement documentation are maintained \n
- Respond promptly to client queries and correspondence \n
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- ACA or ACCA qualification \n
- Strong UK external audit experience \n
- Experience leading or supervising audit assignments \n
- Experience working across the audit process from planning through to completion \n
- Confidence supervising junior members of staff \n
- Good technical audit and accounting knowledge \n
- Strong client communication skills \n
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and assignments \n
- Good organisational and commercial awareness \n
- Ambition to progress towards Assistant Manager and beyond \n
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- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 from home \n
- Flexible working policies \n
- 25.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays \n
- Holiday purchase scheme \n
- Private Medical Insurance \n
- Health Cash Plan \n
- Life Assurance \n
- Income Protection \n
- Critical Illness Insurance \n
- Contributory pension scheme \n
- Employee Assistance Programme and counselling \n
- Employee discounts and rewards \n
- Recognition and financial award schemes \n
- Extensive internal and external training \n
- Clearly mapped career progression \n
- Paid volunteering day \n
- Cycle to Work scheme \n
- Additional travel and financial benefits \n
