AJ Chambers
Audit Senior
Audit Senior at AJ Chambers, based in Eastleigh, Southampton, paying £54,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £54,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Eastleigh, Southampton
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 12% above the going rate for accountant
Reference jobs/audit-senior-12
About the role
18372
£45,000 - £54,000
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Permanent – Hybrid
Audit Senior
Location: Eastleigh, Southampton
Salary: Up to £54,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, full time
Work pattern: Hybrid, 2 days WFH
The firm
A modern, forward-thinking practice with around 80 people and a dedicated audit and accounts team of 30. The office has a sociable, collaborative culture with regular events and strong investment in professional development. Several current Directors began their careers here as trainees, reflecting the firm’s long-term approach to progression.
The role
This position is suited to a qualified or nearly qualified ACA/ACCA auditor looking to take on more responsibility and step into a leadership position within the audit team. You’ll lead audits from planning through to completion, supervise junior staff, and work closely with Managers and Partners across a varied portfolio of clients.
Key responsibilities:
· Lead audits through planning, fieldwork and completion stages
· Manage day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships
· Supervise and review work of juniors and Semi Seniors, providing coaching and feedback
· Prepare accounts in line with audit requirements and technical standards
· Report findings to Managers and Partners, supporting the delivery of high-quality client service
· Continue to develop strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102 and relevant auditing standards
What you’ll bring
· ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
· Solid audit background within practice, with experience leading assignments
· Strong technical skills and up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
· Ability to manage junior staff and review work effectively
· Organised, proactive approach with confidence managing multiple engagements
· Full UK driving licence (travel to client sites required)
Why join?
· Clear progression opportunities, with several current Directors having started as trainees
· Regular training opportunities and annual appraisals
· Support for ongoing professional development and technical training
· Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
· Annual discretionary bonus
· Work-life balance
· Hybrid working, flexible hours, and dress-for-your-day policy
· 20–25 days holiday (depending on role) plus bank holidays, increasing with service
· Holiday trading scheme
· Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
· Free parking, cycle-to-work and 100% electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
· Private medical option and Employee Assistance Programme
· Active social calendar: sports teams, charity challenges, summer and Christmas parties
Next steps
To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers Recruitment.
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