Audit Senior

Audit Senior - Newcastle

We are looking for an Audit Senior to join our team in Newcastle. The role involves managing day‑to‑day audit work, flagging issues early, training assistants, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, and presenting a substantially complete audit file.

• Complete audit planning documentation.
• Arrange timing of audit work with the Audit Manager responsible for the client.
• Brief, train and debrief Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required.
• Liaise with client staff while on site, building effective relationships.
• Monitor budgeted versus actual time, flag scope issues, on‑site issues, and overruns to the Audit Manager promptly.
• Keep client staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Audit draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules, liaise with tax staff to get them reviewed.
• Prepare draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues.

• ICAEW / ICAS / ACCA part‑qualified or fully‑qualified.
• Leader in your work and professional learning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others.
• Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred.
• Good organisational skills.
• Pro‑active approach to your work.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Johnston Carmichael helps build success stories that change lives – whether it’s our clients, our communities, or our people. We work across a wide range of industries and are an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited.

We operate with four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant – and offer extensive support for our people’s development.

Over the last 10 years we have raised more than £450,000 for charity and continue to evolve our commitment to sustainable business practices.

Audit has undergone huge transformation with evolving regulations. Our clients need us by their side more than ever.

Technology offers new opportunities to improve the audit cycle, with greater efficiency, innovation and insight, across a variety of industry sectors.

Work with a great team, enjoy hybrid and flexible working, and benefit from a range of rewards. We welcome people from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team’s varied career paths are supported by the JC Aspire learning programme and a Leadership Development Programme accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School.

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.