Ready to take the next step in your audit career on the South Coast? A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Portsmouth is looking for an Audit Senior to join its thriving team, offering flexible working, company pension, and much more! Crowe Watson Recruitment, a trusted specialist in accountancy practice recruitment known for its honest advice and genuine care for every candidate’s career, is proud to be partnering with the firm on this appointment.

As Audit Senior, you will lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors and sizes. You will work closely with managers and partners, act as a key point of contact for clients, and play an active part in supporting and developing junior members of the audit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior who wants real progression within a respected Portsmouth practice. The firm invests in its people through structured training, ongoing professional development, and a clear pathway towards Assistant Manager and beyond, all within a friendly and collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

Lead audit assignments from planning to completion
Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS
Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior staff
Build strong relationships with a varied client portfolio
Report key audit findings to managers and partners

Requirements

Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualifying
Proven experience leading audits on site
Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards
Excellent communication and organisational skills

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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to help with sponsorship for this role.