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A well-established and growing firm of Chartered Accountants in St Albans is seeking a newly qualified (or finalist) ACA or ACCA to join their Audit & Accounts team as an Audit Senior / Supervisor.
The firm has around 40 staff and works predominantly with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing groups, with clients ranging from start-ups to businesses with turnover exceeding £100m. Audit forms a core part of the service offering and will represent the majority of this role.
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of audit assignments, work closely with clients and partners, and play an important role in maintaining high technical and audit quality standards within the firm.
The Role
- Lead statutory and voluntary audits from planning through to completion
- Lead and review the work of junior staff
- Prepare audit plans, risk assessments and working papers
- Ensure files are technically robust and compliant with ISAs (UK) and FRS 102
- Act as a key point of contact for clients during assignments
- Deliver assignments within agreed deadlines and budgets
The Candidate
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or newly qualified)
- Strong UK practice audit experience
- Confident leading audits from planning to completion
- Experience supervising or reviewing junior staff
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and ISAs (UK)
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and professional approach
The Firm
This is a collaborative, people-focused practice that combines traditional audit expertise with modern, technology-driven approaches, including the use of data analytics and AI-assisted processes to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
The firm offers a supportive environment with accessible partners, strong technical standards and a genuine emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable workloads.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Clear progression opportunities
- Hybrid working (up to one day per week from home)
- Ongoing CPD and technical development
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Please note the firm is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Therefore, please do not apply if you require a visa as this company will be unable to provide it on this occasion.
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