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    Audit Senior

    Accounting
    Howett Thorpe
    Surrey, Guildford
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    An exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice at a key stage of its development. Having recently opened a new office, the firm is expanding its team and looking for a newly qualified Audit Senior who is keen to take the next step in their career.

    This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business where you will have genuine responsibility, exposure to a diverse client portfolio and a clear route for progression into management.

    Job Title : Audit Senior

    Job Type : Permanent

    Location : Guildford

    Salary : £45 000

    Reference no : 16146G

    Audit Senior About The Role

    Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion. The role offers broad exposure across the full audit process, with the opportunity to take the lead on increasingly complex assignments.

    As you develop, you will take on greater responsibility for leading audits, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members, providing a clear route towards a future managerial position. Key responsibilities:

    • Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments

    • Lead audits from planning through to completion

    • Undertake fieldwork on more complex, higher-risk and judgemental areas

    • Review work completed by junior team members

    • Review audit working papers and ensure files are completed to a high standard

    • Identify and resolve issues arising during the audit process

    • Build and maintain strong client relationships

    • Work closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments

    • Take increasing ownership of the overall audit process as you develop

    • Work towards progressing into an Audit Manager position The successful Audit Senior will have:

    • Newly qualified ACA or ACCA status

    • Previous experience working within an audit environment

    • Strong understanding of the audit process from planning through to completion

    • Experience reviewing the work of junior team members

    • Confidence working on more complex areas of an audit

    • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

    • Excellent communication and client relationship skills

    • Ability to take ownership of assignments and meet deadlines

    • Ambition to progress into a managerial position Benefits:

    • 25 days annual leave

    • Hybrid and flexible working

    • Excellent career development with a clear pathway to Manager and beyond

    Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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    Posted on September 22, 2026

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