Audit Senior

We are excited to bring to market a fantastic opportunity for a talented audit professional to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in High Wycombe, who are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Audit Senior to become a valued member of their growing and dynamic team. This is a role that offers real responsibility, genuine career progression, and a firm that is committed to supporting its people every step of the way, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with a strong and well-established reputation for placing talented audit professionals into leading practice roles across the UK. With a team of dedicated consultants who bring genuine sector knowledge and a deeply personal approach to every search, Crowe Watson is committed to delivering a recruitment experience that is transparent, supportive, and focused entirely on achieving the best possible outcome for every candidate they represent. If you are ready for your next challenge, Crowe Watson is ready to help you find it.

High Wycombe is an increasingly attractive destination for accountancy professionals, sitting within the prosperous Thames Valley corridor and offering excellent connectivity to London and the wider South East whilst providing a more balanced and rewarding lifestyle. As Audit Senior, you will take a leading role in delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to a varied and interesting portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, managing assignments from planning through to completion. This firm has a genuine commitment to professional development and a clear pathway for progression, making it an outstanding opportunity for any driven audit professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion across a varied client portfolio
Preparing and reviewing audit files, ensuring work meets the highest technical standards
Supervising and coaching junior members of the audit team on assignments
Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
Communicating audit findings and recommendations clearly to managers and partners
Keeping up to date with developments in UK auditing standards and financial reporting

Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification, with a strong audit background
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior team members effectively
Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident client-facing manner
Well organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously