Audit Senior – 8 Partner Firm – London / St Albans
Are you an ambitious Audit Senior looking for a varied, high-profile portfolio where you can make a tangible impact and rapidly progress your professional career?
This established 8 Partner Firm provides a comprehensive range of accounting, audit, and advisory services to a diverse, growing client base. Known for a collaborative, team-first environment, the practice combines modern technical excellence with a high-touch, partner-led approach.
As an Audit Senior you will:
- Lead end-to-end audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, charities, pension schemes, and FCA-regulated entities with turnovers up to £150m+.
- Prepare complex statutory accounts from client books and records across dynamic sectors such as manufacturing, property, recruitment, and retail.
- Work efficiently in a streamlined, paperless environment using advanced audit and accounting suites, including CCH Audit Automation and CCH Central.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Hold an ACA qualification (or ACA finalist / equivalent qualification by experience) with proven, recent experience leading external audits within UK public practice.
- Possess strong practical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards applied to middle-market and owner-managed client groups.
- Demonstrate the technical expertise to manage multi-task assignments to strict deadlines while supporting junior staff and liaising directly with Partners and client executives.
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Scheme allowing employees to buy and sell annual leave each year
- Flexible hybrid working policy (balancing office, home, and client sites)
- Health cash plan, occupational sick pay, and life assurance scheme
- Season ticket travel loan
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Reference
ARJ15623
Sector
Audit & Assurance, External Audit...
Salary
£52,000 to £60,000 Per Annum
Town/City
London or St Albans
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
19/11/2026
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