Audit Senior | Top 20 Firm | High Wycombe
Are you an ambitious and ACA/ACCA qualified Audit Senior looking to take the next step in your career with a leading, progressive accountancy firm? Do you want to manage high-profile audit engagements across dynamic mid-market corporate clients and privately-owned businesses, whilst benefiting from clear, structured pathways for rapid career progression?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated audit professional to join a highly collaborative, high-performing Thames Valley team. Operating in a modern environment with market-leading hybrid flexibility, you will work directly alongside partners to deliver tailored assurance and advisory solutions that make a tangible commercial impact.
About the Firm
This Top 20 Firm is one of the UK’s most respected accounting and advisory practices, renowned for delivering exceptional service to high-profile mid-market businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs, and complex private client groups. Unlike large, impersonal organisations, the firm prides itself on maintaining a supportive, human-centric culture where individual contributions are recognised, rewarded, and celebrated.
With significant ongoing expansion across the Thames Valley region, the firm offers state-of-the-art technical tools, modern office spaces, and comprehensive professional development programmes designed to accelerate your journey toward Manager and beyond.
Responsibilities
As an Audit Senior you will:
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Lead on-site and remote audit engagements from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of corporate clients, private groups, and mid-market businesses.
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Design and execute robust audit testing procedures, assessing financial risk and evaluating internal control environments.
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Prepare and review statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS.
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Act as the primary daily contact for client finance teams, building trusted long-term commercial relationships and delivering clear advisory feedback.
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Supervise, coach, and review the work of audit trainees and junior staff, supporting their ongoing professional and technical development.
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Identify potential operational efficiencies, reporting key findings and value-add recommendations directly to Audit Partners and Directors.
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Ensure all engagements strictly adhere to regulatory compliance standards, technical guidelines, and quality assurance frameworks.
What You’ll Receive
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25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional days.
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Flexible hybrid working pattern (2–3 days working from home).
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Competitive employer pension scheme with matching contributions.
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Comprehensive private medical insurance package.
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Discretionary annual performance bonus scheme.
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Enhanced parental leave policy.
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Reference
13309
Sector
Audit & Assurance
Salary
£45,000 to £54,000 Per Annum
Town/City
High Wycombe
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
31/12/2026
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