Are you an ambitious audit professional ready to take the next step in your career with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Leicester? This is a superb opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible working arrangements, a company pension scheme, and much more. Crowe Watson Recruitment, a specialist consultancy trusted by some of the UK’s most respected accountancy practices, has been exclusively engaged to find the right candidate for this exciting Audit Semi Senior position.

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking firm with a strong regional presence and an enviable reputation for delivering exceptional audit and advisory services to a diverse and growing client portfolio. As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a meaningful role within a supportive and collaborative team, taking increasing ownership of audit assignments across a range of sectors. The firm is committed to professional development, offering a structured progression path and the resources you need to thrive.

This role would suit an ACA or ACCA part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who is keen to develop technically and broaden their client-facing experience within a high-quality practice environment. You will benefit from direct mentoring from senior professionals and the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of clients, giving you real breadth and depth of experience at a pivotal stage of your career.

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.

Please note: This role is not open to applicants who require visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and completing audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and relevant reporting standards
• Identifying and communicating audit findings, risks, and recommendations to senior staff and managers
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the audit team, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, contributing to an exceptional service experience

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or newly qualified, with a commitment to completing your professional exams
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit methodology, with the ability to apply this to complex assignments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and colleagues
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines