Audit Semi Senior

Audit Senior / Audit Semi‑Senior

External Audit | Southend‑on‑Sea

We are working with a growing accountancy firm based in the Southend area that is looking to hire an Audit Senior or experienced Audit Semi‑Senior as a result of continued growth within its external audit practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the final year of their training contract who is ready to take on increased responsibility within a rapidly expanding team that offers genuine long‑term progression.

The Role

• External audit role working with a varied portfolio of SME and OMB clients
• Leading audits from planning through to completion
• Managing multiple audit engagements across the year (typically 10+ clients)
• Acting as the main point of contact on‑site for clients
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and audit files
• Working closely with audit managers and partners on larger, more complex audits

You will gain exposure to larger clients with revenues exceeding £100m, alongside a broad mix of growing businesses.

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA trainee in the final year of a training contract
• Strong UK external audit experience
• Proven experience leading audits from planning to completion
• Experience working with SMEs and owner‑managed businesses
• Comfortable working with multiple clients throughout the year
• Experience using CaseWare and Inflo would be highly beneficial
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship cannot be provided)

Why Join?

• Role created due to continued and sustained growth
• Rapidly growing audit team with clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to larger, more complex clients, not just small OMB work
• Supportive and collaborative culture with access to senior stakeholders
• Quarterly firm‑wide socials and a genuinely friendly working environment
• Southend‑based role offering a more balanced alternative to London firms

This is a strong move for an ambitious Audit Semi‑Senior or Audit Senior who wants to develop quickly in a firm where growth is creating opportunity rather than congestion.

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