Practice - Audit Senior - Darlington, County Durham

Audit Senior - Darlington

Location: Darlington
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (DOE)

About the Firm

• Leading independent accountancy and advisory firm with a strong regional presence
• Established reputation for delivering high-quality audit, tax, and advisory services
• Diverse client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and specialist sectors
• Forward-thinking, technology-driven approach to audit and client delivery
• Collaborative culture with a clear focus on development and progression

The Opportunity

• Key role within the audit team, delivering high-quality statutory audits
• Opportunity to lead engagements and influence audit quality and delivery
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Involvement in mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development
• Ideal for an experienced auditor seeking progression within a modern practice

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver statutory audits from planning through to completion
• Lead on-site audit teams and oversee fieldwork where required
• Utilise digital audit tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing support
• Review work completed by junior staff, offering coaching and constructive feedback
• Collaborate with managers and partners to ensure high-quality audit delivery
• Ensure assignments are completed in line with internal quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and audit process enhancements
• Participate in internal meetings, sharing ideas to improve performance and delivery
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through ongoing CPD
• Travel to client sites across the North East and Yorkshire as required

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience delivering and leading audits within practice
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong technical accuracy
• Proficient in Excel and audit-related software
• Proactive and solutions-focused with strong problem-solving ability
• Willingness to travel to client sites

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks Online, Xero)
• Exposure to sectors such as charities, academies, or legal services
• Familiarity with audit systems such as Iris, Caseware, or MyWorkPapers

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development – supports, mentors, and motivates team members
• Communication – delivers clear, concise, and effective communication
• Technical Expertise – strong audit knowledge with effective use of technology
• Analytical Thinking – evaluates data to form practical, commercial solutions
• Planning & Organisation – manages priorities and delivers to deadlines
• Client Focus – builds strong relationships and delivers a high standard of service
• Results Delivery – maintains quality standards and meets client expectations