Audit Senior - Reading

Audit Senior - Reading - Up to £54,650 A fast-growing, internationally connected accountancy firm is looking to hire an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding Reading team. This is an opportunity to join a firm that combines the resources, technical depth, and client exposure of a major national player with a culture that still feels collaborative, approachable, and genuinely people-focused. The audit team locally has more than doubled in size over the last few years, driven by significant client wins and continued investment - creating very real progression opportunities for ambitious auditors. You'll work with a broad portfolio of clients including owner-managed businesses, large corporates, AIM-listed companies, and not-for-profit organisations across a wide variety of sectors. It's an environment where recently qualified auditors can continue developing quickly, gain exposure to complex work, and build strong client-facing experience. The firm is particularly interested in individuals who bring energy, personality, and a genuine enthusiasm for audit - not just technical ability. They want people who enjoy building relationships, mentoring trainees, contributing ideas, and being part of a growing and ambitious team. The role: * Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion * Working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners on a varied client base * Supervising and mentoring trainees and junior team members * Developing strong client relationships and delivering a high-quality service * Gaining exposure to corporate, listed, and owner-managed businesses across multiple sectors * Contributing to a growing and forward-thinking audit team About you: * ACA or ACCA qualified (or very close to qualification) * Strong UK accountancy practice audit experience * Confident working directly with clients and leading audits * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ambitious, collaborative, and keen to continue developing your career What's on offer: * Salary up to £54,650 * Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly growing audit team * Exposure to high-quality and varied clients * Hybrid and flexible working approach * Strong learning, development, and mentoring culture * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Access to international resources and technical expertise through a global network Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have permanent right to work in the UK. ________ 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.