Audit Senior – Top 20 Firm, Guildford

About the role

This is an opportunity to join a Top 20 audit firm in Guildford, where you will take ownership of audit engagements, build client relationships and develop technical and commercial skills. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries, gaining exposure to businesses of varying sizes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Complete audit testing across all key audit areas.
• Prepare and review audit working papers and statutory financial statements.
• Liaise directly with clients throughout assignments.
• Support Audit Semi Seniors and trainees during fieldwork.
• Assist with planning and risk assessment procedures.
• Ensure work complies with UK auditing standards, FRS 102 and UK GAAP.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Managers to deliver high‑quality audits.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification.
• Strong UK external audit experience within practice.
• Experience working on audits from planning through to completion.
• Good technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build client relationships.
• Positive attitude and ambition to progress.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Required skills

• FRS 102
• UK GAAP

What we offer

• Generous annual leave with option to buy or sell.
• Hybrid working model.
• Life cover, critical illness cover and income protection.
• Employee wellbeing support and Perkbox discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Excellent career progression within a Top 20 firm.
• Study support and structured career development.
• Competitive salary package (£40,000–£50,000 per year).