Austin Rose
Audit Senior
Audit Senior at Austin Rose, based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £36,000 - £42,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £36,000 - £42,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
- HGV Class 2
19% below the typical rate for accountant
Reference job/audit-senior-2349
About the role
Audit Senior | 5 Director Firm | Northampton
Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified Audit Senior looking for more flexibility, greater responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact within a smaller accountancy practice? Would you enjoy managing audits from planning to completion, building closer client relationships and having a genuine say in how your team develops? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing independent firm in Northampton, offering a salary of £36,000 to £42,000, private healthcare and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
About the Firm
This 5 Director Firm is an established independent accountancy practice with a close-knit team of fewer than 20 professionals, providing audit, accountancy and tax services to a varied portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
The firm combines the personal approach of a smaller practice with modern, cloud-based technology and a flexible working culture. With a growing audit department and direct access to senior management, this is an excellent opportunity to take real ownership of your work, contribute ideas and play an active role in the firm's continued development.
Unlike larger practices with multiple layers of management, the firm offers an environment where your contribution is visible, your experience is valued and you can develop your career without being restricted by a rigid hierarchy.
Responsibilities
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Lead statutory audit assignments from planning through to completion, working with a varied portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
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Manage audit fieldwork, ensuring assignments are completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines and to a high technical standard.
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Act as a key point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships and resolving day-to-day audit queries.
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Prepare and review audit working papers, applying UK GAAP, FRS 102 and relevant auditing standards.
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Carry out substantive audit testing, identifying key risks and escalating technical matters where appropriate.
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Support and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and sharing technical knowledge.
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Work closely with Managers and Directors to deliver high-quality audits and contribute to the development of the department.
As an Audit Senior you will:
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Be ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with solid external audit experience gained within accountancy practice.
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Have experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
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Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 1
Reference: job/audit-senior-2349 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Austin Rose
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