Audit Senior

Richmond, South West London (TW9)

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus

Full-Time | Permanent

Office-Based with Time Spent at Client Premises

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded Chartered Accountancy firm in Richmond is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its growing Audit & Assurance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor who is either newly qualified or approaching qualification and is looking to take on greater responsibility within a client-facing role. You'll lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, oversee junior team members, and work directly with Managers and Partners across a diverse portfolio of clients.

The role offers clear progression opportunities, strong technical exposure to both UK GAAP and IFRS, and the chance to develop specialist sector knowledge within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

• Plan, lead and complete statutory audit assignments across a varied client portfolio.
• Manage audits from planning through to final completion.
• Lead on-site audit teams and review work completed by junior staff.
• Ensure assignments are delivered on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Identify and resolve audit, accounting and compliance issues.
• Prepare statutory accounts, management reports and corporation tax computations where required.
• Liaise with internal departments and clients throughout the audit process.

Client Management

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients during assignments.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Deliver a high level of client service and provide practical commercial solutions.
• Assist with proposals, tenders and business development initiatives where appropriate.

Team Development

• Support, coach and mentor trainees and junior team members.
• Provide constructive feedback and assist with staff development.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Take ownership of your own professional development and career progression.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified (Professional/Applied Skills completed) or recently qualified.
• A minimum of 3 years' audit experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience leading external audit assignments from fieldwork through to completion.
• Previous accounts preparation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Exposure to IFRS (advantageous but not essential).
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• The confidence to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using CaseWare.
• Experience using CCH software.
• Familiarity with Mercia audit methodology.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Full study support for candidates still completing ACA or ACCA.
• Paid study leave and examination fees.
• Structured career progression with a clear pathway to Audit Manager and beyond.
• Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries.
• Technical development across both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Direct access to senior leadership and Partners.
• Flexible working arrangements considered.