Practice - Audit Senior

Location Northampton
Discipline: Accounting
Salary: 50000 to 999999
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4287

Audit Senior – Northampton | £40,000 - £50,000 | Full-Time

Why This Role is Attractive

Join a well-established, independent accountancy practice in Northampton, with over 150 years of history, as an Audit Senior. This role offers career progression, study support for part-qualified candidates, and exposure to a diverse range of sectors including Agriculture, Technology, and Charities.

Key benefits include:

  • Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

  • Full-time position with hybrid and flexible working options

  • Study support available for Part-Qualified candidates

  • Opportunity to progress to Supervisor or Assistant Manager

  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Role Overview

The Audit Senior will join a highly experienced audit team, responsible for managing audits from planning through to completion. You will oversee junior staff, liaise with clients, and ensure all audits are completed in accordance with professional standards.

This role is ideal for candidates who are Part-Qualified or Qualified (ACA/ACCA) and have at least 3 years’ audit experience in practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead audits from start to finish for a diverse client portfolio

  • Review and mentor junior staff throughout the audit process

  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules

  • Ensure compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards

  • Liaise with clients, providing professional guidance and advice

  • Identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain audit quality

Candidate Requirements

  • Part-Qualified or Qualified (ACA or ACCA)

  • Minimum of 3 years’ audit experience in practice

  • Proven experience mentoring and reviewing junior staff

  • Ability to work autonomously, managing audits independently

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and client management skills

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines consistently

About the Firm

An independent Northampton-based accountancy practice with over 150 years of experience, providing audit, accounts, and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The firm is known for its stability, professional excellence, and supportive work culture.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Louise Kerrigan
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com