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Audit Senior

Audit Senior

Location: London
Hybrid working: 3+ days in the office, 2 days from home
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm with flexible hours

Ambition is working with a well‑established mid‑tier accountancy firm in London to recruit an Audit Senior into its growing Audit & Assurance team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified auditor (or approaching qualification) who is looking for increased responsibility, exposure to complex clients, and the opportunity to develop technically and commercially within a supportive, people‑focused firm.

The firm works with a diverse client base, including international groups, owner‑managed businesses, and high‑profile clients across sectors such as property, hospitality, entertainment, and professional services.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while supervising and supporting junior team members. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work, including consolidations and international group audits, without the responsibility for managing your own client portfolio.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys technical audit work, client interaction, and mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full responsibility for audit assignments from planning to finalisation
  • Plan audits, including risk assessment, materiality, budgeting, and timetabling
  • Lead on-site and remote audit fieldwork
  • Complete more complex audit areas (e.g. consolidations, stock, intangibles, provisions)
  • Review work prepared by junior staff and provide clear, constructive feedback
  • Delegate work effectively, setting clear objectives and deadlines
  • Monitor audit progress against budget and address issues proactively
  • Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships
  • Escalate technical or delivery issues to managers and partners when appropriate
  • Finalise audits, including clearance of review points, analytical review, and going‑concern assessments
  • Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Collaborate with tax and other service lines to ensure seamless client delivery
  • Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge and meet CPD requirements

About You

  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Technically strong, with good commercial and risk awareness
  • Comfortable leading small teams and supporting the development of junior staff
  • Detail‑oriented, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines
  • Professional and confident when dealing directly with clients
  • Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently when required
  • Adaptable and resilient in a fast‑paced audit environment
  • Committed to delivering high‑quality client service
  • Keen to continue developing technically and take on increased responsibility

Your Experience

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or time‑ and exam‑qualified), with up to 2 years' post‑qualification experience
  • Strong audit background gained in the UK with a mid-tier of established Top 100 or independent firm
  • Experience of UK GAAP is essential; IFRS exposure is highly desirable
  • Experience with group audits and consolidations preferred
  • Caseware experience highly advantageous

Benefits

  • Private medical insurance
  • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid leave over the December holiday period
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Medical expenses cashback scheme
  • Group life insurance
  • Mental and physical health support
  • Regular social events and team activities
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Workplace nursery scheme
  • Modern office space in central London

Diversity & Inclusion

This firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All applications will be considered fairly and in confidence.

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