Audit Senior

Audit Senior - Epsom Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits Location: Epsom Working model: Hybrid Employment type: Permanent 1. Role OverviewI am working with a growing accountancy and business advisory firm looking to appoint an Audit Senior into its Epsom office. This is a permanent role suited to someone with strong practice audit experience who can lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, maintain high-quality audit files, manage client queries and support junior team members. The role will involve audit, accounts and wider compliance work for a varied SME-focused client base. 2. Key Responsibilities • Lead audit assignments from planning to completion. • Ensure audit work complies with internal methodology, regulatory standards and risk requirements. • Maintain accurate, well-organised audit files with appropriate supporting documentation. • Analyse client accounting records and identify key issues or recommendations. • Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, responding to queries professionally. • Build strong relationships with new and existing clients. • Prepare and review accounts, tax filings, PAYE and VAT submissions. • Ensure client work meets legal and statutory requirements. • Mentor and support junior team members. • Work with colleagues to deliver accurate client files and audits on time. • Plan workloads effectively and prepare work for sign-off. • Use systems, tools and best practice to improve quality and efficiency. 3. Candidate Requirements • ACA or ACCA qualified, although strong part-qualified candidates will also be considered. • Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice. • Experience leading or taking ownership of audit assignments. • Good understanding of audit files, documentation and compliance requirements. • Confident dealing directly with clients. • Strong communication, organisation and time management skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant audit/accounting software. • Professional, dependable and self-motivated. • Able to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work. 4. Team / Client BaseThe role sits within an expanding regional audit and accountancy team in Epsom. The firm works with a broad SME client base, providing audit, accounting, tax and wider business advisory services. You will have regular client contact and work closely with colleagues across the local office and wider regional network. 5. ProgressionThis role offers the opportunity to continue developing as an Audit Senior within a stable and growing practice environment. It would suit someone looking to build stronger audit leadership, client management and supervisory experience, with longer-term scope to progress within the firm. 6. Salary / BenefitsSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits Benefits include: • Hybrid working. • Company pension scheme. • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. • Option to buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave. • Additional annual leave from certain seniority levels. • Business closure over Christmas, subject to business needs. • Life assurance at 4x annual salary. • Enhanced family leave policies. • Enhanced company sick pay. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Corporate discounts platform. • Flexible benefits platform, including options such as private medical insurance, critical illness cover, cash plan, cycle to work, eye care and dental cover. 7. Application NoteFor more information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please apply or get in touch directly. I am representing the firm externally and can provide further detail on the role, team structure, expectations and process. ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.