Audit Senior - Darlington | £Competitive Benefits Are you an experienced auditor looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive and forward-thinking practice? My client, a well-respected and well-established, medium-sized accountancy firm based in the heart of Darlington is seeking a talented Audit Senior to join their team. They are a modern and client-focused practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accountancy, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the North East and beyond. They strive to ensure that their culture is collaborative, inclusive, and built on professional development and mutual respect. The Role As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in leading audit assignments from planning through to completion. You'll work closely with clients across a range of sectors, supervise junior team members, and ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standards Responsibilities: Lead and manage audit engagements for a varied client base Plan audit assignments, including budgeting and risk assessment Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing on-the-job training and feedback Review audit work and ensure compliance with relevant standards Build strong client relationships and act as a point of contact throughout the audit process Assist with ad hoc projects and advisory work as required About You ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Minimum of 3 years' experience in audit within a UK accountancy practice Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving What you'll get in return Salary d but circa £30,000 - £40,000 Flexible working Hybrid working pattern available Supportive and friendly team environment Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Modern office in a central Darlington location with free parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays