Senior Auditor

Company: Sheridan Maine – Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

Senior – adjective – of or for more experienced people.

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a growing and forward‑thinking accountancy practice based in St Albans to recruit an Audit Senior. This opportunity has arisen as part of the firm’s continued expansion and structured growth plans, with clear progression routes available for ambitious professionals looking to develop their careers.

This role will be predominantly audit focused, offering exposure to a varied portfolio of clients ranging from entrepreneurial and fast‑growing businesses through to larger established organisations across a broad range of sectors.

Key responsibilities of this Audit Senior position will include:

  • Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout engagements
  • Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior team members
  • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
  • Assisting with accounts and tax work where required
  • Supporting Managers and Partners on advisory‑focused projects
  • Building strong client relationships and delivering a high‑quality service

The role is expected to involve approximately:

  • 70‑80% Audit
  • 20‑30% Accounts & Tax

The firm embraces technology and innovation to enhance both internal processes and client delivery, creating opportunities for staff to gain exposure to more value‑added advisory work alongside core compliance services.

The successful Audit Senior will ideally:

  • Have experience leading audits from planning to completion
  • Be ACA or ACCA part‑qualified or qualified
  • Possess strong technical knowledge and communication skills
  • Be confident in client‑facing situations
  • Demonstrate ambition and motivation to progress their career

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment alongside:

  • Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
  • Early exposure to advisory work
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026