Crowe Watson Recruitment is pleased to be working with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds in their search for an Audit Senior to join their team. This opportunity offers the chance to step into a well-established portfolio within a supportive and professional environment. The role provides a strong focus on audit work, alongside exposure to a diverse client base across a range of sectors. This position is predominantly audit-focused with some accounts preparation, including producing accounts from client trial balances and drafting basic tax computations.
The successful candidate will have experience leading audits and supervising junior staff. You will be responsible for overseeing the full audit cycle, including planning, fieldwork, completion, and reporting directly to Managers and Partners. Strong organisational and communication skills will be essential, as well as the ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
The firm is seeking a newly qualified or finalist candidate with strong practical experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a firm that offers a varied client portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values its people, offers varied and engaging work, and provides a clear pathway for continued professional development. 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.
Key Responsibilities*Lead audits from planning through to completion
*Supervise and support junior staff
*Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries
*Prepare audit files in line with regulatory and firm standards
*Accounts preparation from client trial balances and drafting tax computations
*Ensure assignments are completed to deadlines and within budget
Requirements*ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist
*Proven experience leading audits and managing junior staff
*Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounts preparation
*Ability to manage the full audit cycle independently
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*A proactive and professional approach with strong attention to detail