Job title: Audit Senior
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Audit - Senior
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Lancaster, UK
Job published: 2026-05-28
Job ID: 62319
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Audit Senior

Location: Lancaster

Salary: From £35,000 dependent on experience

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday Experience: ACA/ACCA qualified, with 3+ years’ UK practice audit experience

The Opportunity

Due to the strategic expansion of our client’s audit department, they are looking for a technically strong and proactive Audit Senior.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of working with owner-managed businesses and wants a role where they can take real ownership of assignments, from planning through to completion.

The Role

This is a hands-on role where you will be the lead on-site for a variety of audit engagements. There is flexibility to make this a pure audit role, or a mixed role including accounts and tax production.

  • Leading audit assignments, completing fieldwork both remotely and on-site at client premises
  • Taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion
  • Supporting more complex work, including group consolidations and statutory financial statement preparation
  • Acting as a role model to junior staff, supporting on-the-job training and development
  • Working closely with the Audit Manager and senior leadership team, with strong exposure and development opportunities

About you

  • ACA/ACCA qualified
  • 3+ years’ experience in audit fieldwork within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice
  • Solid working knowledge of UK GAAP
  • Confident leading an audit on-site and working directly with business owners
  • Able to travel to client premises, including occasional overnight stays where required
  • Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary from £35,000 (dependent on experience) plus performance-based bonus
  • Clear progression as the audit department continues to grow

Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply or have a confidential chat first, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch 
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com