Are you an Audit Senior or Assistant Manager looking for more responsibility, a stronger development pathway and a genuinely supportive culture? Our client is a well‑established, expanding accountancy practice with offices across Central and Southern England. Due to continued growth, they’re now seeking an ambitious Audit Senior or Audit Assistant Manager to join their Winchester team.This firm is known for its friendly environment, strong technical capability andmitment to helping people progress quickly. You’ll enjoy varied client exposure, flexible working and an inclusive culture that values both professional excellence and work–life balance.The RoleYou’ll take a lead role on a wide range of audits, managing fieldwork, supporting junior staff and contributing to high‑quality client oues.Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading a variety of audit assignments across multiple sectors
2. Preparing audit files, taking ownership of planning and supporting fieldwork
3. Supervising and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work and providing on‑the‑job training
4. Ensuring audits arepleted on time, within budget and to a high standard
5. Preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP
6. Preparing corporation taxputations
7. Maintaining strong technical knowledge and keeping up to date with industry developments
8. Supporting with pricing discussions and new client proposals
9. Building positive relationships internally and with clients
10. Using a range of modern software including IRIS, Silverfin, CaseWare, Xero and Sage
About YouYou’ll be confident managing audit work from planning through topletion, andfortable liaising with clients and colleagues at all levels.You will need to be:
11. ACA or ACCA qualified
12. Experienced within UK audit practice (minimum 3 years)
13. Knowledgeable in UK GAAP financial reporting
14. A strongmunicator with excellent client‑facing skills
15. Able to produce high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment
16. Positive, professional, organised and adaptable
17. A supportive team player with a can‑do attitude
18. Strong with Excel and quick to pick up new systems
Experience from a mid‑tier or reputable medium‑sized practice is particularly weed.What’s on OfferYou’ll be joining a firm that genuinely invests in its people and understands the importance of flexibility.You’ll benefit from:
19. Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 from home
20. Flexible hours around core working times (10am–4pm)
21. Strong progression opportunities within a growing audit team
22. Exposure to a wide range of clients and industry sectors
23. A varied and interesting workload
24. A collaborative, friendly team culture
25. Access to a well‑structured Management Development Programme
26. Regular staff events and wellbeing initiatives
27. Long service awards and internal recognition schemes
Benefits include:
28. 25 days’ holiday + holiday trading + flexible bank holidays
29. Additional “Wellbeing Day” each year
30. Health Cash Plan
31. Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP
32. Access to 1‑to‑1 wellbeing platform sessions
33. Enhanced family leave
34. EV salary sacrifice scheme
35. Cycle to Work scheme
36. Pension salary sacrifice
37. Retail and lifestyle discounts
38. Referral bonuses
39. Death in Service Life Assurance
Why This Role?If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have autonomy, a clear progression path and the support of an experienced team, this opportunity in Winchester offers a fantastic next step in your audit career.