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Job Title: Audit Senior
Location: Kent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Contact: Daisy Keane | Daisy.keane@sheridanmaine.com
Overview:
We’re currently recruiting on behalf of a growing medium-sized accountancy practice based in Kent, seeking a confident and capable Audit Senior to join their audit and assurance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified (or finalist) audit professional who enjoys leading fieldwork, working with a diverse client base, and contributing to a collaborative, high-quality practice.
The Role:
As Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for planning, leading, and completing audit assignments across a broad range of industries. You’ll work closely with managers and partners, supervise junior staff, and play a key role in delivering a smooth, high-quality audit experience to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead audits from planning to completion for a range of clients
- Prepare and review audit fieldwork and ensure work is completed to a high standard
- Prepare statutory accounts and tax computations when required
- Liaise directly with clients, acting as the main point of contact during audits
- Supervise and support junior staff on-site and in the office
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
- Identify and communicate audit findings and risks to managers/partners
- Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing within the team
Requirements:
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or finalist)
- Minimum 3 years’ audit experience in a UK accountancy practice
- Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards
- Confident managing audits from planning through to finalisation
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong IT skills including experience with audit software (e.g. CaseWare, CCH, etc.)
- A positive team player with a proactive, professional attitude
