Audit Senior

Audit Senior

Qualified ACA OR ACCA

Central London

Hybrid

TPF recruitment are delighted to be supporting a Top 20 practice in London with their search for a motivated Audit Senior to join their established audit team.

This role is critical to delivering high-quality financial audits across a diverse client base, including private businesses and listed companies.

As an Audit Senior, you will lead key phases of audit engagements from planning to completion, applying UK GAAP and IFRS with precision and integrity. You’ll play a central role in ensuring compliance with auditing standards, mentoring junior staff and maintaining rigorous quality control. This position offers a dynamic, growth-focused environment where technical expertise, leadership and professional development are highly valued. With strong client interaction and cross-functional collaboration, you’ll contribute directly to the firm’s reputation for excellence in audit and financial assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle audit engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards (ISA/UK Audit Standards).
  
• Execute complex audit procedures, including revenue recognition, financial instrument valuation and critical accounting estimates.
  
• Supervise and mentor junior audit team members, providing technical guidance, feedback and support for professional growth.
  
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and design targeted audit strategies based on client-specific risks and industry dynamics.
  
• Maintain strict quality control throughout the audit lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance and adherence to firm policies.
  
• Prepare, review, and finalize audit working papers, management letters, and reporting deliverables with clarity and precision.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for client finance teams and external advisors, resolving queries and facilitating smooth information flow.
  
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and Microsoft Word skills to build financial models, analyse data and produce high-impact reports.
  
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through training sessions, technical updates and participation in firm-wide improvement initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with tax teams on integrated engagements, supporting compliance reviews and cross-functional audit requirements.
  

Requirements

• ACA qualification or equivalent (ACCA, CIMA) with a strong foundation in audit standards and financial reporting.
  
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification audit experience in a reputable firm or corporate audit environment.
  
• Proven track record managing end-to-end audit engagements across multiple industries and business sizes.
  
• Expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS, including complex accounting areas such as lease accounting, consolidation and fair value measurements.
  
• Demonstrated application of ISA and UK Audit Standards with independence, integrity and technical accuracy.
  
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and Microsoft Word for data analysis and report development.
  
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
  
• Commitment to quality, ethics and continuous professional development.
  
• Experience in tax-adjacent audit areas is a strong advantage.
  

Benefits

• £52,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable
  
• Extended family benefits
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• Clear progression prospects
  
• Group Life Cover
  
• 25 days holiday on commencement
  
• Private Health Insurance
  

Please contact Andy Irvine on 02038314441, [email protected] or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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