Audit Senior

Audit Senior (Newly Qualified) | Kent

About the role

Ambition is working with one of the most respected firms in the region to recruit talented and ambitious Audit Seniors for their growing audit team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified auditor who wants to develop their experience and progress in a supportive environment.

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised professional services firm with a strong local presence and access to an extensive global network. With a growing Audit function and an ambitious, collaborative team culture, they're looking for a talented Audit Senior to join them, primarily based in the Kent region.

You'll work across a diverse and varied portfolio of corporate, listed, and owner-managed businesses spanning multiple sectors, supported by experienced Managers, Directors, and Partners who are invested in your development. From day one, you'll be trusted with real responsibility and given every opportunity to progress quickly.

What you'll be doing

• Serving as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted, professional working relationships
• Supporting the planning, execution, and finalisation of audit assignments, identifying areas of judgement and providing well-considered solutions for manager or partner review
• Producing high-quality work and clear reporting, highlighting issues and offering potential recommendations
• Preparing and presenting Audit Findings Reports, identifying improvements to clients' business processes
• Monitoring progress against budget and proactively communicating any variances to the manager
• Leading and coaching junior team members on client sites, sharing knowledge and providing on-the-job guidance
• Applying a thorough understanding of audit risk and accounting technical matters throughout all client work
• Contributing to business development activity by identifying opportunities to add further value for clients
• Participating in service line, office, and firm-wide activities, with occasional support across UK offices as needed

What we're looking for

• ACA, ACCA, or CA or equivalent qualified
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion in the UK
• Right to work

Nice to have

• Experience working with listed or owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors
• Exposure to business development or client relationship management activity
• A demonstrated interest in mentoring or developing more junior colleagues

Why join

Our client is committed to providing a clearly defined and rewarding career pathway, giving you access to continuous learning, expert knowledge, and competitive salaries alongside a flexible benefits offering.

You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive team where innovation is genuinely valued, diversity is actively championed, and progression is merit-based. A flexible working approach, alongside dedicated wellbeing support, means you'll be set up to thrive both professionally and personally.

How to apply

If this sounds like the right move for your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your up-to-date CV and a brief note on your suitability for the role. A consultant from our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Ambition is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

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