Audit Senior (Hybrid)


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£42,000 to £46,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Glasgow, G2 4TP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

Glasgow

£42,000 - £46,000

THE ROLE

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking for an Audit Senior to join its Glasgow-based External Audit team.

The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio across corporate, charity, education, housing associations, SMEs and owner-managed businesses. The successful candidate will lead audits from planning through to completion, build strong client relationships and support the development of junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior looking to develop their technical expertise and progress within a supportive, growth-focused practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion

Undertake complex and technical audit work as the senior fieldwork team member

Supervise, review and mentor junior team members and trainees

Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance, including audit adjustments and disclosures

Draft management letters and provide recommendations on controls and governance

Act as a key client contact and attend client, Audit Committee and Board meetings where required

Ensure audit work meets relevant standards, regulations and internal methodologies

Support Managers and Partners with proposals and business development

Contribute to the onboarding and development of graduate trainees

Undertake occasional UK travel, including overnight stays where required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

CA or ACCA qualified with relevant post-qualification experience

Typically 4-6 years' audit experience, ideally including experience within an SME or mid-tier practice

Experience of supervising and reviewing junior staff

Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards, including ISAs and relevant FRSs

Experience working across medium to large audit engagements

Strong communication and client relationship skills

Well organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

Proactive, professional and quality-focused approach

DESIRABLE

Charity audit and accounts preparation experience

Further education or wider public sector audit experience

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and clear progression opportunities

Hybrid working with approximately 40% remote working

Structured coaching, mentoring and professional development

Paid professional membership fees

32 days' annual leave, increasing with service and progression

Pension scheme

TOIL for additional hours worked, subject to approval

Annual leave purchase scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and employee discounts

Referral rewards and annual recognition awards

Regular social and CSR events

Opportunity to progress into management, specialist advisory roles and potentially partnership

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The firm places a strong focus on technical development, leadership and internal progression. Audit Seniors will receive mentoring and structured development, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility, progress into management and develop specialist audit or advisory expertise.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be recognised, challenged and given the opportunity to progress, I'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to me at carly.kirton@search.co.uk / 07774 776948.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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