Job Description

 Audit & Assurance Senior

Salary: 23-50k per annum

Location: Carlisle

Overview

We are supporting a well-established accountancy practice to hire an Audit & Assurance Senior. This is a client-facing role with responsibility for delivering high-quality audit work, supporting junior team members, and helping to keep engagements on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion, including fieldwork and file completion
• Prepare and review audit working papers and ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards
• Draft audit findings and support the preparation of management letters and reports
• Liaise directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and provide clear updates
• Support audit planning, including risk assessment, materiality, and audit programmes
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of trainees and junior colleagues
• Work closely with managers/partners to manage timelines, budgets, and quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and templates
• Support wider assurance work as required (for example, reviews and agreed-upon procedures)

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in external audit within an accountancy practice environment
• Working knowledge of UK auditing standards and audit methodology
• Strong file completion skills, with good attention to detail and clear documentation
• Comfortable communicating with clients and building trusted relationships
• Experience supervising or reviewing junior team members is beneficial
• Confident using audit software and Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA part-qualified or qualified (or equivalent)

Personal Attributes

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Calm under pressure with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Strong teamwork and a positive, professional attitude

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid/flexible working (where available)
• Study support (if applicable)
• Clear progression and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team culture and modern systems

Working Pattern

• Full-time, Monday to Friday

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Candidate details will only be shared with a client with express written consent.