Audit Senior

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Clear Progression 

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working)

Are you an ambitious Audit Senior looking to step into a role where your expertise is valued, your progression is mapped, and your client exposure is genuinely varied? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing UK accountancy practice with a strong regional presence and a reputation for developing its people.

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking audit team, you’ll take ownership of assignments, build meaningful client relationships, and play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services across diverse sectors.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Senior, you will lead audits from planning to completion, acting as a trusted point of contact for clients while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Prepare risk assessments, audit plans, and tailored audit programmes
• Manage on-site fieldwork and act as the primary client contact
• Review and supervise work completed by junior team members
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards (UK GAAP, ISA)
• Draft audit reports and findings for Manager/Director review
• Contribute to audit quality improvements and internal best practice

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist)
• 2–4+ years’ UK practice experience, operating at Audit Senior level
• Proven track record of leading audits and managing multiple engagements

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards (ISA)
• Experience with audit software (experience with MyWorkpapers advantageous)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Highly organised with a proactive, quality-driven approach
• Willingness to travel to client sites within the regional network

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working model with flexibility around office/site attendance
• Clear and structured progression path into Assistant Manager/Manager level
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Ongoing professional development and study support (if required)
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on career growth and work-life balance

Location & Working Arrangements

• Sheffield-based role
• Combination of office, client site visits, and home working

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career and join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.