Audit Senior

Audit Senior

• Annual Salary: £44k - £52k
• Location: Maidstone
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Recruitment is collaborating with a top 30 practice to recruit an Audit Senior for their expanding office in Maidstone. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a technologically advanced office that serves a diverse range of clients, including large UK subsidiaries of international groups, SMEs, and owner-managed businesses, with specialisms in academy schools and charities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Reporting to managers and, in some instances, directly to partners.
• Frequent client interactions during audit fieldwork and at planning/closing meetings.
• Providing guidance and support to more junior colleagues.
• Engaging in both audit and accounts preparation, requiring a strong understanding of reporting standards.
• Utilizing strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office products like Excel and Word.
• Working with CaseWare Accounts Production and Audit software, with training provided if necessary.
• Balancing time between not-for-profit clients (50-60%) and commercial clients (40-50%), with some travel and occasional overnight stays required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Motivated and hard-working individual from a practice background with an ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Demonstrable practical accountancy and communication skills.
• Experience auditing charities and academies is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive approach, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Confidence in building rapport and managing professional relationships with clients.
• Organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual bonus (not guaranteed).
• Flexible working hours between 8.30am to 5.00pm or 9.00am to 5.30pm, with flexibility over working hours by agreement.
• Flexible working arrangements post-Covid, with expectations to be in the office at least 50% of the time when not out at clients.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank/public holidays.
• Option to purchase up to extra days leave in salary sacrifice.

This role is ideal for an ambitious individual from a smaller firm looking to step into a Top 30 environment or someone seeking more opportunities for progression. The right candidate can expect early responsibility and significant career development opportunities.

To apply for this Audit Senior position, please submit your CV and we will get in contact as soon as possible.