This Audit Senior role with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Birmingham is a solid and well-rounded opportunity for an experienced audit professional who is looking for a practice where the work is varied, the culture is supportive, and the pathway to progression is clear, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the Midlands accountancy market, with a track record of placing audit professionals into leading practice roles across Birmingham and the wider region. The team combines genuine sector knowledge with a straightforward and honest approach to recruitment, taking the time to properly understand what each candidate is looking for before making any introductions. It is that care and attention that has earned Crowe Watson the trust of both candidates and clients across the region over many years.

Birmingham is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fast-growing commercial cities, and the client base this firm offers reflects the breadth and ambition of its business community across a range of sectors and sizes. As Audit Senior, you will lead assignments from planning through to completion, take an active role in developing junior members of the team, and build the kind of direct client relationships that are the hallmark of a strong and well-rounded audit professional. The firm has a clear and structured pathway to assistant manager level, a supportive management team, and a culture that rewards hard work and genuine ambition. 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