We are proud to be partnering with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth, who are seeking a talented and ambitious Audit Senior to join their well-established and highly regarded team, and we would love to hear from driven audit professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career. This is a genuinely compelling opportunity within a firm that places real emphasis on the development and wellbeing of its people, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with a well-deserved reputation for excellence across the UK, connecting talented audit professionals with outstanding opportunities at leading firms throughout the country. With consultants who bring genuine sector knowledge, a deeply personal approach, and an unwavering commitment to the candidates they represent, Crowe Watson consistently delivers a recruitment experience that goes above and beyond at every stage of the process. When it comes to your career, you could not ask for a better team in your corner.

Bournemouth is a wonderfully vibrant and growing professional services destination on the South Coast, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a thriving and diverse business community that continues to attract significant investment and talent. As Audit Senior, you will take a leading role in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a varied and interesting portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, managing assignments from planning through to completion whilst actively supporting and developing junior members of the team. This firm has a genuine commitment to professional development and a clear pathway for progression, making it an outstanding opportunity for any driven audit professional who is ready to make their mark in a supportive and forward-thinking practice. 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