We are recruiting for the following position for our Newcastle office.
Type: Full Time/Permanent
Location: Newcastle
ROLE PROFILE – AUDIT SENIOR
As an Audit Senior at Clive Owen LLP, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality audits for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role goes beyond compliance—it’s an opportunity to influence audit quality, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven audit function. You’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues and help shape how we deliver an exceptional client experience.
What you’ll be doing
* Manage and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion, including leading on‑site audit teams where required.
* Use digital audit tools and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and insight across engagements.
* Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear communication and supporting them with audit‑related queries.
* Review work completed by junior team members and offer guidance, coaching and feedback to support their development.
* Collaborate closely with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure high‑quality audit delivery.
* Complete assignments in line with internal quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Participate in departmental discussions, contributing ideas to enhance audit processes and team performance.
* Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge through ongoing CPD.
* Attend client sites predominantly across the North‑East and Yorkshire.
Person Specification
* ACA or ACCA qualified.
* Experience working with owner‑managed businesses and SMEs.
* Strong experience delivering or leading audits.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident with clients across all formats.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong IT capability, including Excel and audit‑related software.
* Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to use initiative.
* Ability to travel to client sites as required.
* Experience with software such as Sage, QuickBooks Online, and Xero.
* Sector experience including charities, academies or legal practices.
* Experience with Iris, Caseware or MyWorkPapers.
* Leadership & Team Support – motivates others, delegates effectively and contributes to a positive team culture.
* Communication – delivers clear, confident written and verbal communication tailored to the audience.
* Technical Expertise – applies strong audit and accounting knowledge, using technology to enhance quality.
* Analytical Thinking – evaluates information effectively and develops practical, workable solutions.
* Planning & Organisation – prioritises tasks, manages deadlines and delivers assignments efficiently.
* Client Focus – maintains strong client relationships, delivers exceptional service and understands client needs.
* Analysing – ability to analyse and evaluate information to make rational judgements and produce workable solutions.
* Planning and Organising – identifies priorities and develop specific goals and plans to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines required and manages time effectively.
* Delivering Results and Meeting Client Expectations – focuses on client needs and satisfaction, sets high standards for quality and works in a systematic and methodical way.
If this sounds like the kind of role you’re looking for, and you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where organisation, attention to detail, and leadership are key, we’d love to hear from you.
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