Audit Semi Senior

Posted
27 April 2026
Salary
£32000 - £36000 per annum
Location
Essex
Job type
Full-time
Discipline
Audit
Reference
558048_1777287175
Consultant
Sebastian Thomson
Senior Consultant - Audit Audit Semi Senior Audit Senior / Audit Semi‑Senior External Audit | Southend‑on‑Sea We are working with a growing accountancy firm based in the Southend area that is looking to hire an Audit Senior or experienced Audit Semi‑Senior as a result of continued growth within its external audit practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the final year of their training contract who is ready to take on increased responsibility within a rapidly expanding team that offers genuine long‑term progression. The Role External audit role working with a varied portfolio of SME and OMB clients
Leading audits from planning through to completion
Managing multiple audit engagements across the year (typically 10+ clients)
Acting as the main point of contact on‑site for clients
Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and audit files
Working closely with audit managers and partners on larger, more complex audits You will gain exposure to larger clients with revenues exceeding £100m, alongside a broad mix of growing businesses. Candidate Profile ACA or ACCA trainee in the final year of a training contract
Strong UK external audit experience
Proven experience leading audits from planning to completion
Experience working with SMEs and owner‑managed businesses
Comfortable working with multiple clients throughout the year
Experience using CaseWare and Inflo would be highly beneficial
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship cannot be provided) Why Join? Role created due to continued and sustained growth
Rapidly growing audit team with clear progression opportunities
Exposure to larger, more complex clients, not just small OMB work
Supportive and collaborative culture with access to senior stakeholders
Quarterly firm‑wide socials and a genuinely friendly working environment
Southend‑based role offering a more balanced alternative to London firms This is a strong move for an ambitious Audit Semi‑Senior or Audit Senior who wants to develop quickly in a firm where growth is creating opportunity rather than congestion.