An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Audit Senior to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Middlesbrough, and Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be supporting this search. The firm offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension, and much more, ensuring you are rewarded both professionally and personally. This is a superb role for a driven audit professional looking to take meaningful ownership of client work within a firm that truly values its people. With a reputation built on excellence, Crowe Watson Recruitment is one of the UK’s most respected specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, connecting ambitious professionals with outstanding firms across the country.

Our client is a well-regarded and established practice with a strong presence across the North East, serving a broad and varied portfolio of clients across multiple industries. As Audit Senior, you will take a leading role in managing audit engagements from the planning stage through to completion, working closely with managers and partners to deliver work of the highest technical standard. This is a firm where collaboration is at the heart of everything they do, and where your professional contribution will be genuinely recognised and rewarded.

This role offers a real platform for career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor and develop junior members of the team, build strong client relationships, and broaden their technical expertise across a diverse caseload. If you are looking for a role where your ambitions are matched by the firm around you, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and relevant accounting standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process
• Supervise, coach, and support junior members of the audit team, contributing to their development and growth
• Liaise with managers and partners to ensure the smooth delivery of engagements and the ongoing development of client portfolios

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification, with a solid grounding in external audit
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and relevant auditing standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues at all levels
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines effectively