Audit Senior Associate

Posted 13 hours 15 minutes ago by Adele Carr Recruitment Limited

£40,000 - £48,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hampshire, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO140
Job Description

Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic accountancy and advisory firm seeking a Qualified or Part-Qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding audit team in the Southampton region. We welcome applications from candidates with approximately 2 years' relevant experience, particularly those advancing through professional exams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead audits end-to-end: planning, fieldwork, and completion, reporting to managers and partners

  • Prepare accounts, reports, and related client deliverables

  • Coordinate audit planning with clients and internal stakeholders

  • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships

  • Supervise on-site audit teams, ensuring quality, budget, and deadline adherence

  • Drive business development by promoting the firm's services

  • Mentor and develop trainees and junior team members

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent international qualification), qualified or part-qualified

  • Recent audit and assurance experience in practice, including leading audits under ISA

  • Proficient with UK GAAP

  • Strong communication skills, with confidence liaising with senior staff and clients

  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively

  • Technically proficient in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office

  • Driven, responsible, and committed to delivering high-quality service

  • Clear understanding of audit risk identification and when to escalate

Employee Benefits:

  • 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays , plus buy/sell scheme.

  • Private medical cover, life assurance (4x salary), income protection (75% of salary).

  • Pension with matching contributions.

  • Enhanced parental leave and flexible working with dress-for-your-day policy.

  • Study support, professional subscriptions, and career coaching.

  • Wellbeing initiatives including EAP, flu jabs, eyesight tests, and health checks.

  • 2.5 paid volunteering days per year and a range of additional perks like cycle-to-work, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.

Apply Now If you're ready to progress in a supportive, forward-thinking firm, apply today or reach out to discuss your fit for the role.