Senior Auditor

Audit Senior £42,000 - £52,000 (dependent on experience) + Benefits Watford Area | Hybrid Working Available Are you looking to take the next step in your audit career with a respected and growing accountancy practice that genuinely values professional development, technical excellence, and work-life balance? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join a highly regarded accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering quality advice to a diverse client base. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, complex assignments, and clear progression opportunities. This position offers a varied workload, combining approximately 80% audit and 20% accounts preparation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of client-facing audit work and technical accounting responsibilities. The Audit Senior will work closely with managers and partners while supporting the development of junior team members across a varied portfolio of clients operating within the accountancy sector. What you'll be doing • Planning, leading and delivering audit assignments from start to completion. • Managing audit engagements for a wide-ranging client portfolio, including larger and more complex organisations. • Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members. • Preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements under FRS102. • Producing draft corporation tax computations. • Identifying audit findings and preparing recommendations for management. • Assisting with group reporting requirements and component audit assignments. • Supporting the preparation of accounts for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs. • Ensuring assignments are delivered to agreed deadlines and budgets. • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout engagements. What we're looking for • ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification. • At least 2.5 years' experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment. • Strong audit experience across a variety of client sectors. • Good technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards. • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues. • Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills. • Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise effectively. • Familiarity with audit and accounts software packages would be advantageous. • A proactive approach and desire to continue developing within the accountancy profession. What's on offer • Salary of £42,000 - £52,000 depending on experience. • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. • Structured training and professional development. • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team. • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Comprehensive benefits package. • Modern technology and equipment provided.