Crowe Watson Recruitment
Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Newcastle upon Tyne? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible working arrangements, a company pension scheme, and much more. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your career progression actively supported, this could be exactly what you have been waiting for.
Our client is a well-established and respected firm with a strong presence across the North East. The Audit Senior position sits within a busy and collaborative team, working across a varied portfolio of clients spanning a range of sectors and sizes. You will play a key role in leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, while building strong relationships with clients and mentoring junior members of the team. The firm prides itself on delivering a genuinely personal service and creating an environment where ambition is encouraged.
Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with this firm to find the right person for this role. As one of the UK’s most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, Crowe Watson brings deep market knowledge, honest guidance, and a genuine commitment to matching talented professionals with the right opportunities. If you are an ambitious Audit Senior with a passion for practice, we would be delighted to represent you.
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: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Leading audit assignments from planning to completion, ensuring high quality and technical accuracy throughout
- Managing and reviewing the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and on the job coaching
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key day to day point of contact
- Contributing to the overall development of the audit department and supporting managers and partners as required
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or finalist level with significant audit experience
- Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships confidently
- Motivated, organised, and capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously
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