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Audit Senior - London

Looking for a practice where you'll be treated as an individual, given real responsibility from the outset, and supported by partners who are genuinely invested in your development?

Our client is a growing, 10-partner independent practice based in North London, with a client base and range of work that rivals many medium-sized central London firms. They operate with the technical depth and experience of a larger practice, combined with the personal, partner-led service culture of a well-run boutique.
They are now looking to recruit at Audit Senior and Semi-Senior level, welcoming both qualified accountants and those approaching qualification with strong practical audit experience.
This is a varied, client-facing role that will see you working across a broad portfolio of assignments, from owner-managed businesses to international groups and companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion across a varied and high-quality client portfolio
  • Take ownership of your assignments, managing delivery within agreed budgets and timescales
  • Prepare financial statements in line with applicable standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A
  • Supervise, support, and review the work of junior team members, contributing to their development on the job
  • Maintain clear and professional communication with both clients and colleagues throughout each engagement
  • Identify opportunities to add value to clients beyond the core audit and bring these to the attention of the partner group
  • Contribute to a team culture built on quality, collaboration, and a genuine drive to do good work

What we're looking for

Must-haves
  • Experience leading audit engagements from planning through to completion
  • Qualified (ACA or ACCA) or approaching qualification, with relevant practical experience in a predominantly audit-focused role (circa 70 to 80% audit)
  • Experience preparing financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A
  • Ability to supervise and support junior team members
  • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to keep clients and colleagues informed at every stage
  • A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a genuine commitment to quality
  • Ability to work from our client's North London office
Nice to have
  • IFRS experience or exposure to listed company audits
  • Experience working with international groups or owner-managed businesses across varied sectors

Why join

Our client has built a practice that combines genuine technical excellence with a team culture that actually supports the people within it.
  • Partner involvement from the very start of your career with the firm, with a clear view towards long-term progression
  • A spacious, open-plan North London office that encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing
  • Exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio, from SMEs to listed and international businesses
  • The experience and expertise of a larger firm, delivered through a close-knit, partner-led team
  • Competitive remuneration package and genuine opportunities for career progression
  • [Full benefits details available upon application]

How to apply

If this sounds like the environment where you'll do your best work, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your CV and a brief note on your background, and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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