Audit Senior
Employer Location Chelmsford, Essex (GB) Closing date 5 Nov 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Are you a newly qualified or soon to qualify ACA/ACCA professional looking to lead your own audits and gain exposure to a wider variety of clients and sectors?
At Rickard Luckin, we pride ourselves on taking a professional, passionate and personal approach – not just with our clients, but with our people too. With ongoing demand for high quality audit work, now is an exciting time to join a team trusted by a diverse client base, from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses to group subsidiaries. Our clients value our technical strength, personal approach and ability to deliver insights that go beyond compliance.
Our firm remains proudly independent; owned and led by people who live and work in the same communities as our colleagues.
This independence is not just a business model; it's a philosophy that shapes how we support, develop, and grow with our people.
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in audit who is ready to step up, lead assignments from planning to completion and play a key role in developing junior team members. You’ll work closely with experienced managers and directors.
Your role will include:
1. Planning, executing and finalising audits for a diverse portfolio of clients
2. Leading on site teams and providing guidance to junior staff
3. Managing budgets and deadlines to ensure efficient delivery
4. Taking ownership of complex or high risk audit areas
5. Reviewing files for completeness before managerial or director review
6. Building strong client relationships and providing clear, confident communication
7. Collaborating with other teams to provide a joined-up service
You’ll also have opportunities to get involved in:
8. Group audits and consolidated accounts
9. Clients undergoing M&A or restructuring activity
10. Advisory and accounts work alongside core audit engagements
About You
11. ACA or ACCA qualified (or within 6 months of qualification)
12. Experience of leading audits from planning to completion
13. Strong knowledge of FRS102 and ISAs
14. Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
15. Excellent communicator – confident in client-facing situations
16. A team player who enjoys mentoring and supporting others
Benefits
17. Flexi Hours – Fit your working hours around our core times (10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
18. Enhanced Parental Leave
19. Group Pension Scheme
20. Group Death in Service
21. BUPA Health Insurance for all team members
22. AXA Advanced Medical Insurance (including Doctor@Hand)
23. 40% discount at Hussle & Nuffield Health gyms
24. 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 extra days for Christmas shutdown
25. 2 volunteering days per year to give back to the community
26. Bike to Work Scheme to support sustainable commuting
27. A supportive environment where you’ll feel valued, with a culture built on being passionate, personal and professional
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for a role that will accelerate your audit career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat with Daryl Hughes, Talent Acquisition Lead.
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We’re all about building relationships, but we’ve got this one covered. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted unless briefed by our Talent Acquisition team. If we need your help, we’ll reach out!
Company
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We are always looking to recruit talented people to join our team to continue the specialist service we provide for our clients. Whether it’s as a full-time member of staff or as an apprentice, explore our vacancies and discover how Rickard Luckin can support your career.
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