Audit Senior

Job Description

Hiring:
Senior Auditor

Salary: 38000 - 50000

Location:

Crewe Cheshire Flexible Working Available

Are you a fully qualified auditor with 5 years practice experience ready to take ownership of audit assignments and lead a team? Our client a well‑established chartered certified accountancy firm in Crewe with over 20 years of excellence is seeking a Senior Auditor to join their expanding audit department.

This is an outstanding opportunity to manage your own portfolio of audit clients, lead audit engagements from planning to completion and develop junior team members. With clear progression to management and partner level, excellent remuneration and a supportive culture this role offers the perfect platform for ambitious auditors looking to advance their careers.

As a Senior Auditor you’ll take full responsibility for planning, executing and completing audit assignments across a diverse client portfolio. You’ll work independently on audits and support managers on more complex cases. You’ll also play a key role in supervising and developing semi‑senior and junior audit staff whilst building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the audit department.

This is a full‑time position with flexible working arrangements available, offering excellent work‑life balance in a professional practice environment that values technical excellence, quality and staff development.

• Plan manage and complete audit assignments for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, charities and other entities
• Take full responsibility for smaller audit engagements from start to finish
• Assist audit managers with larger, more complex audit assignments
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and develop appropriate audit strategies
• Design and execute audit programmes tailored to client size, complexity and risk profile
• Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures and detailed verification work
• Review and evaluate systems of internal control and assess operating effectiveness
• Identify control weaknesses and develop practical recommendations for improvement
• Ensure all audit work complies with ISAs (UK), ethical standards and firm quality procedures
• Manage audit timelines, budgets and resources effectively

• Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting frameworks
• Apply detailed knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 105, UK GAAP and other relevant standards
• Review complex accounting treatments, estimates and judgments for appropriateness
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements and disclosure obligations
• Identify and resolve technical accounting and disclosure issues
• Prepare audit adjustments, reclassifications and disclosure amendments
• Review consolidation work and group accounts where applicable
• Provide technical accounting advice to clients and junior staff

• Prepare audit reports, management letters and reports to those charged with governance
• Draft audit opinions and ensure appropriate audit conclusions
• Complete audit files in accordance with ISAs (UK) and firm policies
• Prepare comprehensive audit completion documentation and sign‑off memoranda
• Resolve review points and queries raised by managers and partners
• Ensure audit files are well‑organised, comprehensive and support audit conclusions
• Liaise with audit managers and partners on significant audit matters and judgments

• Supervise, mentor and develop semi‑senior auditors, audit assistants and trainees
• Delegate audit work appropriately and monitor progress throughout engagements
• Review working papers prepared by junior staff for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Provide constructive feedback, coaching and on‑the‑job training
• Conduct performance appraisals and contribute to staff development plans
• Lead audit teams on‑site and create a positive professional working environment
• Support recruitment and training initiatives within the audit department

• Build and maintain strong,…