Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants in Leicester? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more. Crowe Watson Recruitment, a specialist accountancy practice recruiter with an outstanding track record of connecting talented professionals with leading firms across the UK, is proud to be working exclusively on this exciting Audit Senior vacancy.

In this Audit Senior role, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, managing audit assignments from planning through to completion and acting as a key point of contact for both clients and junior team members. You will work across a broad range of sectors, gaining exposure to clients of varying sizes and complexity. The firm prides itself on a supportive, collaborative culture where career development is actively encouraged and progression to Manager level is a genuine and realistic prospect.

Leicester is a thriving hub for accountancy practice talent, and this firm is at the forefront of that market. Whether you are looking to broaden your technical skills, build stronger client relationships, or simply find a firm that recognises and rewards your contribution, this Audit Senior position offers everything you need to grow. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality audit work and building a long-term career in practice, this could be the perfect move.

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. 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 across a diverse client portfolio
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing constructive feedback and on-the-job coaching
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the audit process
• Preparing audit files and financial statements to a high standard, ready for Partner review
• Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the growth of the client base

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist stage) with a solid grounding in external audit
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to handle complex audit assignments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in managing client and stakeholder relationships
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ambition to progress within a growing firm