Audit Senior - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyThis firm is a top 10 UK accountancy practice. They're also the largest SME-focused outfit in the country. They operate across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, and they're growing fast. Like, properly fast.They don't do beige. They don't do bureaucracy. They do support, development, and actual career progression. And they do it for people who want to work with real businesses-not just FTSE giants and faceless conglomerates.Your new roleThis is a Senior Auditor role. But not the kind where you're stuck in a corner ticking boxes.You'll be trusted to take ownership of your own portfolio (with support, not micromanagement). You'll help drive revenue and profitability. You'll build relationships with clients who actually value your input.You'll be out in the field, doing real audit work-not just pushing paper. You'll plan and complete assignments, prepare statutory financial statements, and flag risks before they become problems.You'll use your judgement. You'll be listened to. And you'll be part of a team that's more interested in your potential than your ability to recite accounting standards in your sleep.What you'll need to succeedWe're not asking for miracles. But we do need:

• ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualifications
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP
• Experience auditing across a range of industries
• A track record of coaching and mentoring junior staff

If you're the kind of person who gets a kick out of solving problems, building trust, and making audits actually useful-this might be the place for you.What you'll get in return

• Flexible Working That's Actually Flexible:Hybrid options, holiday buy/sell, and enough breathing room to balance life and work without guilt.
• Health & Wellbeing That Goes Beyond Fruit Bowls24/7 GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, private medical and dental insurance, health assessments, and a cash plan. Plus, a wellbeing initiative that runs all year-not just during Mental Health Awareness Week.
• Family Support That's More Than Lip Service:Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, support for fertility treatment, and policies that actually consider your life outside the spreadsheets.
• Financial Security That Doesn't Feel Like a Gamble:Life assurance, free online will creation, and optional critical illness cover. Because peace of mind shouldn't be optional.
• Lifestyle Perks That Make a Difference: Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle scheme, tech discounts, travel insurance. Not gimmicks-actual useful stuff.
• Career Development That Isn't Just a Buzzword:Structured pathways, real progression, and a learning culture that doesn't stop at onboarding.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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