Job Description Audit Senior - Leading Statutory Audits Salary: Up to £40,000 Career Progression Location: Sheffield/Chesterfield | Hybrid Working Available About the Opportunity Ready to lead statutory audit assignments and advance your audit career with a well-established Chartered Accountancy practice ? Our client, a respected firm with a long-standing client portfolio and growing group practice presence, is seeking an ambitious Audit Senior to join their expanding team across Sheffield and Chesterfield locations. What sets this opportunity apart? You'll lead complex audit engagements across diverse sectors while enjoying genuine career progression opportunities, flexible location options, and the backing of an established practice that truly invests in developing its audit professionals. The Role Audit Leadership & Management: • Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion for diverse client portfolio • Manage audit teams and coordinate fieldwork activities with junior staff • Prepare comprehensive management letters and recommendations for client improvement • Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements Client Relationship & Business Development: • Manage client relationships and serve as primary audit contact for assigned portfolio • Conduct client meetings and present audit findings and recommendations professionally • Support business development initiatives including proposal preparation and client retention • Provide technical advisory services beyond core audit requirements Team Leadership & Development: • Supervise and mentor junior team members providing technical guidance and career support • Review audit work and ensure quality standards are consistently maintained • Lead training initiatives and knowledge sharing within the audit team • Contribute to practice development through process improvement and methodology enhancement What You'll Bring Essential Qualifications & Experience: • ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with strong progression towards completion • 3-5 years UK practice audit experience including statutory audit leadership • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and current auditing standards • Experience with audit software and modern audit methodologies Professional Skills & Leadership Qualities: • Excellent client communication abilities with proven relationship management experience • Team leadership potential with experience supervising and developing junior staff • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify key audit risks • Project management capabilities to handle multiple audit engagements simultaneously • Business development awareness with commercial understanding of client needs • Professional presentation skills for client meetings and report presentations Technical Competencies: • Knowledge of Companies Act and regulatory audit requirements • Understanding of internal controls and risk assessment procedures • Experience with diverse sectors and varying business complexities • IT audit awareness and understanding of digital audit tools What's On Offer Competitive Remuneration: • Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) • Annual salary reviews with performance-based progression opportunities • Bonus potential linked to individual performance and business development success Comprehensive Benefits: • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with additional service recognition days • Hybrid working flexibility providing excellent work-life balance options • Pension scheme with competitive employer contributions • Professional development support including study support and CPD funding • Health and wellbeing benefits including private healthcare options Outstanding Career Development: • Clear progression pathways to Audit Manager and beyond within established group structure • Genuine investment in people with structured career development programmes • Mentorship from experienced partners and senior audit professionals • Exposure to diverse sectors and complex audit challenges for skill enhancement • Leadership development opportunities through team management and client relationship roles Excellent Work Environment: • Choice of locations: Sheffield or Chesterfield offices with modern facilities • Established practice heritage with long-standing client relationships • Growing group practice offering diverse opportunities and career advancement • Diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors and business sizes • Collaborative audit team culture with supportive approach to professional development About Our Client Our client is a well-established Chartered Accountancy practice with a long-standing client portfolio and strong reputation for audit excellence. As part of a growing group practice, they combine the personal service and community focus of an independent firm with the resources and opportunities of a larger organisation. The practice has built its reputation on technical audit excellence, strong client relationships, and genuine investment in developing audit professionals, creating an environment where ambitious auditors can build progressive, rewarding careers. The Location Choose between Sheffield or Chesterfield locations, both offering modern office facilities, excellent transport links, and convenient access to major business centres across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Both locations provide competitive cost of living with strong professional networks. Ready to Lead Audits and Advance Your Career? This is your opportunity to take the next step in your audit career with a practice that offers genuine progression, diverse client exposure, and the flexibility to work in your preferred location—all while being part of a growing group that values audit excellence. To apply or discuss this exceptional opportunity in confidence, contact: David at H-FTS 0333 996 2882 info@h-fts.com Take the lead in your audit career - apply today! All applications treated in strict confidence