Audit Senior
CV-LibraryGuildford, SurreypermanentPosted: 28 August 2026
Apply NowAn exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice at a key stage of its development. Having recently opened a new office, the firm is expanding its team and looking for a newly qualified Audit Senior who is keen to take the next step in their career.
This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business where you will have genuine responsibility, exposure to a diverse client portfolio and a clear route for progression into management.
Job Title: Audit Senior
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford
Salary: £45,000 – 50,000
Reference no: 16146G
Audit Senior – About The Role
Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion. The role offers broad exposure across the full audit process, with the opportunity to take the lead on increasingly complex assignments.
As you develop, you will take on greater responsibility for leading audits, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members, providing a clear route towards a future managerial position. Key responsibilities:
Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments
Lead audits from planning through to completion
Undertake fieldwork on more complex, higher-risk and judgemental areas
Review work completed by junior team members
Review audit working papers and ensure files are completed to a high standard
Identify and resolve issues arising during the audit process
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Work closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments
Take increasing ownership of the overall audit process as you develop
Work towards progressing into an Audit Manager position
The successful Audit Senior will have:
Newly qualified ACA or ACCA status
Previous experience working within an audit environment
Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion
Experience reviewing the work of junior team members
Confidence working on more complex areas of an audit
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Ability to take ownership of assignments and meet deadlines
Ambition to progress into a managerial position
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Hybrid and flexible working
Excellent career development with a clear pathway to Manager and beyond
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business where you will have genuine responsibility, exposure to a diverse client portfolio and a clear route for progression into management.
Job Title: Audit Senior
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford
Salary: £45,000 – 50,000
Reference no: 16146G
Audit Senior – About The Role
Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion. The role offers broad exposure across the full audit process, with the opportunity to take the lead on increasingly complex assignments.
As you develop, you will take on greater responsibility for leading audits, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members, providing a clear route towards a future managerial position. Key responsibilities:
Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments
Lead audits from planning through to completion
Undertake fieldwork on more complex, higher-risk and judgemental areas
Review work completed by junior team members
Review audit working papers and ensure files are completed to a high standard
Identify and resolve issues arising during the audit process
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Work closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments
Take increasing ownership of the overall audit process as you develop
Work towards progressing into an Audit Manager position
The successful Audit Senior will have:
Newly qualified ACA or ACCA status
Previous experience working within an audit environment
Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion
Experience reviewing the work of junior team members
Confidence working on more complex areas of an audit
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Ability to take ownership of assignments and meet deadlines
Ambition to progress into a managerial position
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Hybrid and flexible working
Excellent career development with a clear pathway to Manager and beyond
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
Refer a friend
If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)