Maidstone is home to a number of well-regarded accountancy practices, and this opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants stands out as a particularly strong one for any experienced Audit Senior who is looking for a role that offers real responsibility, a varied client base, and a firm that takes the development of its people seriously. Flexible working, a company pension, and much more are on offer for the right candidate.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with a well-established presence across the South East, and a genuine understanding of the regional audit market that only comes from years of focused work in this space. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson consistently highlight the quality of the consultation they receive, the honesty of the advice, and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is genuinely the right fit. That is the standard Crowe Watson holds itself to on every search it undertakes.

The firm has a diverse and loyal client base across Kent and the wider South East, and as Audit Senior you will play a meaningful role in delivering that service, leading assignments from planning through to completion across a range of sectors and client sizes. The role offers a good degree of autonomy alongside strong support from an experienced management team, and there is a clear and realistic pathway to assistant manager level for someone who is ready to take on greater responsibility and demonstrate what they are capable of. If you are looking for a practice where your contribution will be noticed and your ambitions supported, this firm is worth a serious look. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion across a varied client portfolio
• Preparing and reviewing audit files, ensuring work meets the highest technical standards
• Supervising and coaching junior members of the audit team on assignments
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Communicating audit findings and recommendations clearly to managers and partners
• Keeping up to date with developments in UK auditing standards and financial reporting

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification, with a strong audit background
• At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior team members effectively
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident client-facing manner
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously