Audit Semi-Senior or Senior
JOB_53581034746344Job type
PermanentLocation
OxfordWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Practice AccountingIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Competitive, DOE
Audit Senior or Semi-Senior wanted for growing Top 40 Oxford Practice
Audit Senior or Semi-Senior
OxfordPermanent, Full-time
About the Firm
A growing Top 40 accountancy practice providing expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals across Central and Southern England. The firm invests in high-quality specialists and best-in-class technology to deliver exceptional value to clients.
A growing Top 40 accountancy practice providing expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals across Central and Southern England. The firm invests in high-quality specialists and best-in-class technology to deliver exceptional value to clients.
Culture & Values
The firm’s culture is built on values of expertise, respect, innovation, and collaboration. Teams are diverse in experience, background, and ideas, with a strong focus on professional development and rapid progression opportunities. The environment is friendly and supportive, offering training to enhance technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and management skills. The firm prioritises employee experience and fosters an inclusive culture that respects and celebrates individual differences.
The firm’s culture is built on values of expertise, respect, innovation, and collaboration. Teams are diverse in experience, background, and ideas, with a strong focus on professional development and rapid progression opportunities. The environment is friendly and supportive, offering training to enhance technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and management skills. The firm prioritises employee experience and fosters an inclusive culture that respects and celebrates individual differences.
Role Overview
Due to continued growth, there is an opportunity for an Audit Senior to join the Audit team based in Oxford. This is a permanent role, available on a full-time or part-time basis, with hybrid and flexible working options.
Due to continued growth, there is an opportunity for an Audit Senior to join the Audit team based in Oxford. This is a permanent role, available on a full-time or part-time basis, with hybrid and flexible working options.
Requirements
- ACCA/ACA qualified or nearly qualified
- Minimum 3 years’ UK audit practice experience (accounts experience also required)
- Degree preferred (2:1 or above) or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above)
- Experience with Xero, Sage, Caseware, and CCH advantageous
- Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Positive, confident, and proactive attitude
- Ability to create a strong impression with clients and colleagues
- Skilled at prioritizing and meeting deadlines with high-quality output
- Team-oriented and self-motivated
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a variety of audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with managers and partners as required
- Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning, and lead/assist with fieldwork
- Allocate work and supervise junior team members, providing support, training, and reviewing their work
- Ensure audits are completed to a high standard, on time, and within agreed budgets
- Review jobs completed by less senior staff
- Use accounting software to produce accurate reports for managers, directors, and clients
- Prepare statutory accounts and finalize accounts under supervision
- Prepare corporation tax computations
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of industry and economic issues
- Contribute to pricing and assist with new client quotes
- Build productive working relationships internally and with clients
- Develop technical knowledge through on-the-job training
Benefits & Perks
- Hybrid working (typically three days in the office, two days remote)
- Flexible hours around core working times (10am–4pm)
- Exposure to a wide range of clients across diverse industries
- Opportunities for technical and leadership development, including entry onto a bespoke Management Development Programme
- Recognition awards and regular employee events
- Competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days holiday plus options for holiday trading and flexible bank holidays
- Additional wellbeing day
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access and mental health support
- Access to wellbeing platform for confidential sessions with therapists and coaches
- Retail discounts, health cash plan, EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance, enhanced family leave policies
- Cycle to Work scheme, bus pass discounts, and referral bonuses
Audit Semi-Senior or SeniorJOB_535810347463442025-11-202026-02-19
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