Audit Senior - Southampton

Ref: 1778 Date Posted: Monday 02 Jun 2025

📍 Location: Southampton
💼 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (dependent on experience + benefits)
📅 Start Date: ASAP / Notice considered

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking for your next career move within a forward-thinking and supportive accountancy practice?

We are working with a well-established, chartered accountancy firm in Southampton that is looking to expand its Audit team. With a strong client base across a range of sectors – from SMEs and charities to large limited companies – this firm offers an exciting and varied workload, a collaborative environment, and genuine progression opportunities.

🔧 The Role

As Audit Senior, you’ll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with clients and supervising junior team members. You’ll be a key point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance across every stage of the audit process.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading audits from planning to completion for a diverse portfolio of clients

  • Supervising and mentoring junior audit staff on-site and in the office

  • Preparing statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102

  • Identifying and resolving audit issues, and communicating findings clearly

  • Building strong client relationships, offering support and advice as needed

  • Working closely with managers and partners to ensure timely delivery

  • Staying up to date with regulatory and technical changes in audit and accountancy

👤 About You

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)

  • Proven audit experience within an accountancy practice

  • Confident leading audits and managing client relationships

  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • A proactive, team-focused approach with a commitment to high standards

🎁 What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Hybrid/flexible working options

  • Ongoing CPD and training support

  • Friendly, supportive team environment

  • Genuine career progression opportunities

  • Modern offices in a central Southampton location


🔗 Apply Today!

If you're a motivated Audit Senior looking for your next step in a thriving practice where you can continue to grow and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Ryan Tresidder at ProTalent to learn more: