Audit Senior Associate

Job Overview

Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic accountancy and advisory firm seeking a Qualified or Part-Qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding audit team in the Southampton region. We welcome applications from candidates with approximately 2 years' relevant experience, particularly those advancing through professional exams.

• Lead audits end-to-end: planning, fieldwork, and completion, reporting to managers and partners
• Prepare accounts, reports, and related client deliverables
• Coordinate audit planning with clients and internal stakeholders
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
• Supervise on-site audit teams, ensuring quality, budget, and deadline adherence
• Drive business development by promoting the firm's services
• Mentor and develop trainees and junior team members

• ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent international qualification), qualified or part-qualified
• Recent audit and assurance experience in practice, including leading audits under ISA
• Proficient with UK GAAP
• Strong communication skills, with confidence liaising with senior staff and clients
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively
• Technically proficient in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Driven, responsible, and committed to delivering high-quality service
• Clear understanding of audit risk identification and when to elevate concerns

• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus buy/sell scheme
• Private medical cover, life assurance (4x salary), income protection (75% of salary)
• Pension with matching contributions
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working with dress-for-your-day policy
• Study support, professional subscriptions, and career coaching
• Wellbeing initiatives including EAP, flu jabs, eyesight tests, and health checks
• 2.5 paid volunteering days per year and additional perks like cycle-to-work, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses

If you're ready to progress in a supportive, forward-thinking firm, apply today or reach out to discuss your fit for the role.