Join a growing Hampshire practice as an Audit Senior/Semi-Senior with strong career prospects.
Are you an Audit Senior or strong Semi-Senior looking for a practice that genuinely invests in its people and offers real prospects for progression? I'm working with a highly respected, forward‑thinking accountancy practice based in Eastleigh, with additional offices across Hampshire. They're continuing to grow and are now looking to strengthen their audit team with an ambitious individual who enjoys responsibility and client contact.
The firm is known for its supportive culture, modern working practices and commitment to developing high‑performing teams. You'll be joining a genuinely friendly group of professionals where training, progression and work-life balance are taken seriously.
What's on offer
Hybrid working and flexible hours (core hours 10am-4pm)
Full study support for ACA/ACCA (where applicable)
Tailored internal management development programme
Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
Clear progression path in a growing firm
A strong benefits package including holiday trading, wellbeing day, EV scheme, health cash plan, monthly team lunch and more
Regular social events and an inclusive, people‑first culture
The role
Working across audit and accounts, you'll take responsibility for delivering high‑quality work while supporting and coaching junior team members. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading audits and supporting the wider audit team
Preparing audit files, planning work and undertaking fieldwork
Supervising junior colleagues, reviewing their work and supporting their development
Completing assignments on time and within budget
Preparing accounts using leading cloud and practice software
Completing corporation tax computations
Supporting managers and directors with technical and client-related matters
Travel between the firm's Hampshire offices will be required, so a UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
About you
You'll be AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or part‑qualified with at least 2-3 years' UK practice experience. We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in producing high‑quality work and communicates well with clients and colleagues.You'll also bring:
Strong IT skills (Excel in particular) and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Experience with Xero, Sage, Silverfin, IRIS or CaseWare (helpful but not essential)
Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
A professional manner and confidence dealing with a wide range of clients
Experience supervising or supporting junior staff
Why this firm?This is a great opportunity to join a modern, ambitious practice that's expanding across the region. You'll benefit from excellent training, exposure to varied and interesting clients, and a working environment that genuinely values and rewards its people.If you're looking for a role where you can grow, be supported and build a long‑term career in audit, I'd love to chat.
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 feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on (phone number removed). 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.
Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.
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 (url removed)