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Posted 12 August, 2026

Audit Senior

Spear-heads
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Are you a Qualfied Audit Senior looking for an opportunity with a large reputable firm who offers growth, progression and excellent benefits?

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We are delighted to be partnering with a successful Practice with sites across the North East who, due to continued growth, are seeking a Qualified Audit Senior to join their existing team in either Newcastle or Durham.

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The role:

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  • Manage and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion, including leading on-site audit teams where required.
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  • Use digital audit tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and insight across engagements.
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  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear communication and supporting them with audit-related queries.
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  • Review work completed by junior team members and offer guidance, coaching and feedback to support their development.
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  • Collaborate closely with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure high-quality audit delivery.
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  • Complete assignments in line with internal quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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  • Participate in departmental discussions, contributing ideas to enhance audit processes and team performance.
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  • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through ongoing CPD.
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  • Attend client sites predominantly across the North-East and Yorkshire.
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Person Specification:

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Essential

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  • ACA or ACCA qualified.
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  • Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
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  • Strong experience delivering or leading audits.
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  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident with clients across all formats.
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  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
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  • Strong IT capability, including Excel and audit-related software.
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  • Proactive problem-solver with the ability to use initiative.
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  • Ability to travel to client sites as required.
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Desirable

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  • Experience with software such as Sage, QuickBooks Online, and Xero.
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  • Sector experience including charities, academies or legal practices.
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  • Experience with Iris, Caseware or MyWorkPapers
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Key Competencies

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  • Leadership & Team Support – motivates others, delegates effectively and contributes to a positive team culture.
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  • Communication – delivers clear, confident written and verbal communication tailored to the audience.
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  • Technical Expertise – applies strong audit and accounting knowledge, using technology to enhance quality.
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  • Analytical Thinking – evaluates information effectively and develops practical, workable solutions.
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  • Planning & Organisation – prioritises tasks, manages deadlines and delivers assignments efficiently.
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  • Client Focus – maintains strong client relationships, delivers exceptional service and understands client needs. Analysing - ability to analyse and evaluate information to make rational judgements and produce workable solutions
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