Audit Senior Associate

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.

• 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

• 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.