Job Title: Audit Senior
Location: Portsmouth (with hybrid working options considered)
Sector: Accountancy Practice
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience + benefits)
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Overview
A well-established and growing accountancy practice in the Portsmouth area is seeking a confident and capable Audit Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA accountant who is looking to take the next step in their audit career.
You’ll play a key role in managing audit assignments, supervising junior staff, and working closely with clients across a diverse portfolio, including SMEs, charities, and larger corporate entities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion
* Liaise with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and manage expectations
* Supervise and support junior team members, reviewing their work and providing feedback
* Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102
* Ensure audit files are completed to a high standard and in compliance with relevant regulations
* Assist with ad-hoc projects and support the wider accounts and audit function
* Report to Managers and Partners on complex audit issues
Candidate Profile
* ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified (QBE also considered)
* Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in audit within a UK accountancy practice
* Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
* Confident communicator with a professional approach to client service
* Able to manage multiple deadlines and assignments with attention to detail
* Experience with accounting and audit software such as CaseWare, CCH, or similar (training can be provided)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Flexible hybrid working after probation
* Study support and ongoing professional development (if applicable)
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme and optional private healthcare
* Clear career progression within a supportive team environment
If you’re looking for a varied role with genuine long-term potential, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values its people and its clients.
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